About
Solanum valdiviense is an ornamental Solanum producing the characteristic alternate leaves and star-shaped flowers of the genus. A rewarding Solanum for a sheltered, sunny garden or conservatory.
About the genus
Solanum are annuals, perennials, evergreen or deciduous shrubs or twining climbers producing alternate, simple or pinnately lobed leaves and star- or bowl-shaped, five-lobed flowers with prominent stamens, followed by fleshy fruits. A large and diverse genus including vegetables, ornamentals and climbers.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, walls (climbers). Some edible, some ornamental
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tender species need frost protection
PruningPrune climbing types in spring. Remove dead growth
PropagationSeed in spring. Softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceAphids and red spider mite
Disease resistanceBlight on some species. Virus diseases occasionally