Overview
Lycianthes lycioides is a shrub climber wall shrub in the genus Lycianthes, part of the Solanaceae family, with green foliage. Lycianthes lycioides grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include container planting, conservatories and patios.
About
Lycianthes lycioides is a shrub cultivar within the Lycianthes genus, which includes around 150 species of flowering shrubs native to tropical regions of America, Asia, and the Pacific. This plant features green foliage and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H4. Suitable for container planting, conservatories, and patios, it is best propagated by semi-ripe cuttings and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lycianthes
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Lycianthes lycioides size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Shrub
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Container planting, conservatories, patios
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lycianthes lycioides
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids, whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lycianthes lycioides?
Lycianthes lycioides prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lycianthes lycioides need?
Lycianthes lycioides grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lycianthes lycioides hardy in the UK?
Lycianthes lycioides has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Lycianthes lycioides?
Semi-ripe cuttings.