Overview
Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Baby' is a climbing herbaceous perennial in the genus Solanum, part of the Solanaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Baby' 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 'Sun Baby' is a climbing herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Solanum genus, which encompasses a diverse range of growth forms including shrubs and climbers with simple or pinnately lobed leaves. This semi-evergreen tomato produces star-shaped flowers that develop into fleshy fruits. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, favouring full sun exposure on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as informal borders, it requires frost protection in colder conditions and is hardy to UK zone H4.
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 'Sun Baby' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Baby'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus (rarely), tomato spotted wilt, grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Baby'?
Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Baby' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Baby' need?
Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Baby' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Baby' hardy in the UK?
Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Baby' 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 Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Baby'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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