Solanum betaceum 'Oratia Red' (F) — Climbing

Overview

Solanum betaceum 'Oratia Red' (F) is a climbing herbaceous perennial in the genus Solanum, part of the Solanaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Solanum betaceum 'Oratia Red' (F) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, wall side borders and flower borders and beds.

About

Solanum betaceum 'Oratia Red' is a climbing herbaceous perennial cultivar within the diverse Solanum genus, known for its semi-evergreen foliage and star-shaped flowers with prominent stamens. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH, ideally in full sun on a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect. This frost-tender plant is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best suited to moist but well-drained conditions. 'Oratia Red' is well suited for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, and can be used effectively in wall-side borders and flower beds during the summer season.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Solanum

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing or West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Solanum betaceum 'Oratia Red' (F) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Climbing
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Wall side borders, Flower borders and beds