Overview
Solanum diploconos is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Solanum, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Solanum diploconos grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1C. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and city and courtyard gardens.
About
Solanum diploconos is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the diverse Solanum genus, which includes annuals, perennials, shrubs, and climbers. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit with deciduous foliage and thrives best in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with an acidic pH. Hardy to H1C, it is suited to patio and container planting as well as city and courtyard gardens. Flowers with typical five-lobed shapes give way to fleshy fruits during the summer season.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Solanum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
Solanum diploconos size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Solanum diploconos
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to Tomato hornworm.
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), potato blight, tomato blight, tomato leaf mould, tomato viruses, magnesium deficiency and blossom end rot. See Tomatoes: leaf problems
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Solanum diploconos?
Solanum diploconos prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Solanum diploconos need?
Solanum diploconos grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Solanum diploconos hardy in the UK?
Solanum diploconos has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Solanum diploconos?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice.
More in the Solanum genus
- Solanum betaceum 'Oratia Red' (F)
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- Solanum lycopersicum 'Adamset'tomato 'Adamset'
- Solanum lycopersicum 'Annamay'PBRtomato 'Annamay'
- Solanum lycopersicum 'Arawak'PBRtomato 'Arawak'
- Solanum lycopersicum 'Ateneo'PBRtomato 'Ateneo'
- Solanum lycopersicum 'Buvena'PBRtomato 'Buvena'
- Solanum lycopersicum 'Byelsa'PBRtomato 'Byelsa'