Overview

Solandra longiflora is a plant with a climbing vine habit in the genus Solandra, part of the Solanaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Solandra longiflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include climbers, trellises, fences and pergolas.

About

Solandra longiflora is a climbing vine cultivar of the Solandra genus, belonging to the Solanaceae family. It is an evergreen plant that thrives in full sun on a south-facing aspect with sheltered exposure. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and average moisture. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for growing on climbers, trellises, fences, and pergolas. Interest in this plant is mainly during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by semi-woody cuttings.

About the genus

Solandra is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is named after the Swedish naturalist Daniel C. Solander.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Solandra

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Average

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Solandra longiflora size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Climbing vine

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Climbers, trellises, fences, pergolas

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Solandra longiflora

Propagation

Semi-woody cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids, mealybugs, mites

Disease resistance

Powdery mildew, downy mildew

Frequently asked questions