Solanum crispum 'Elizabeth Jane Dunn' (v)
A climbing shrub with semi-evergreen, ovate, variegated leaves. The yellow variegation on leaves is not uniform, appearing as marbling and splashes of yellow. Flowers, borne in large clusters from summer into autumn, are a rich purple-blue with bright yellow anthers closely-packed at the centre of each flower
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Genus
Solanum can be annuals, perennials, evergreen or deciduous shrubs or twining climbers, with simple or pinnnately lobed leaves and star- or bowl-shaped, 5-lobed flowers with prominent stamens, followed by fleshy fruits
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained fertile soil in full sun. Support plants and tie in regularly. Grow under glass, in a cool conservatory or greenhouse, in loam-based compost in bright light
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 12 after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), tomato spotted wilt and grey moulds
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