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Paraguay Nightshade
Photo by Chammy (All rights reserved)
10a
-1°C
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
3m | Max | 3m |
1.5m | Min | 1m |
2 years to reach maturity
Generally not harvested.
The blue potato bush, Lycianthes rantonnetii, is grown for its abundance of attractive flowers from early summer to autumn. Historically it was placed in the Solanum genus; however, recent analysis has reclassified it into the genus Lycianthes. It is a many-branched evergreen shrub that provides a good backdrop in large borders or focal specimen plants. A good plant for shaping into a standard - it responds well to pruning.
Susceptible to aphids, red spider mite, encourage beneficial insects like ladybirds to help control pests.
Root semi-ripe cuttings with gentle bottom heat from summer to early autumn.
Seed can be sown in spring once temperatures have warmed up.
Can withstand extended dry periods.
Attracts bees
Can be grown in large containers, keep soil moist and well drained.
