Overview

Trozelia grandiflora is a plant with a shrub habit in the genus Trozelia, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trozelia grandiflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include container planting, conservatories and patios.

About

Trozelia grandiflora is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar is suitable for container planting, conservatories, and patios, offering interest during spring and summer. It is hardy to UK zone H1b and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings or seed.

About the genus

Trozelia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Solanaceae. It is also within the Physalinae (Miers) Hunz. subtribe.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Trozelia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Trozelia grandiflora size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Shrub

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Container planting, conservatories, patios

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Trozelia grandiflora

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings, seed

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, whitefly

Disease resistance

Generally disease-resistant

Frequently asked questions