Solanum melongena 'Egpl 208' (aubergine 'Egpl 208') — Climbing

Overview

Solanum melongena 'Egpl 208' is a climbing herbaceous perennial in the genus Solanum, part of the Solanaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Solanum melongena 'Egpl 208' 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 melongena 'Egpl 208' is a climbing herbaceous perennial cultivar of the genus Solanum, which includes a diverse range of plants with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and star-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers. This semi-evergreen aubergine thrives in full sun, ideally in a south- or west-facing, sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as wall-side borders and flower beds. Propagation is by semi-hardwood cuttings, and the plant is of 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 melongena 'Egpl 208' 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