Solanum lycopersicum 'Arawak'PBR (tomato 'Arawak') — Climbing

Overview

Solanum lycopersicum 'Arawak'PBR is a climbing herbaceous perennial in the genus Solanum, part of the Solanaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Solanum lycopersicum 'Arawak'PBR 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 lycopersicum 'Arawak' (tomato 'Arawak') is a climbing herbaceous perennial within the diverse genus Solanum, which includes various growth forms from annuals to shrubs and climbers. This semi-evergreen cultivar thrives in full sun, ideally on a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as wall side borders and flower beds. It requires frost protection and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings, offering interest 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 lycopersicum 'Arawak'PBR 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