• Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’
  • Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’
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Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’

Chilean potato tree

£19.99
£19.99

3 litre pot

Give your garden a vivid splash of summer-to-autumn colour with Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’. This energetic climber produces masses of violet-blue blooms with golden centres that dazzle for months. Whether you’re after a fast cover-up for a wall or something cheerful to climb through a trellis, ‘Glasnevin’ delivers serious flower power with minimal fuss.
  • Extended blooming season
  • Semi-evergreen foliage
  • Low maintenance
  • Good for wildlife

  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Half hardy

  • Flowers

    June, July, August, September, October

  • Soil type

    Fertile, well-drained soil

Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’
Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’

  • Why we like this plant

    If you love a long season of colour and low-effort impact, Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’ is a brilliant choice. It brings a Mediterranean feel with its rich blue flowers and glossy foliage. Easy to train and fast to establish, it’s ideal for brightening up tired walls or climbing over pergolas. A pollinator pleaser that doesn’t ask for much in return.

  • About this plant

    Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’ is a vigorous, semi-evergreen climber known for its profusion of star-shaped, violet-blue flowers with prominent yellow stamens. Flowering over a long period from midsummer to autumn, it brings vibrant colour to walls, fences, and trellises. It has a scrambling habit and benefits from support. Its foliage is mid-green and remains in leaf during milder winters, making it a reliable and decorative choice for sheltered gardens.

  • Key features

    • Long flowering period
    • Violet-blue flowers with yellow centres
    • Fast-growing climber
    • Attractive to pollinators

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 300–500cm | Spread: 200–300cm

  • Growth
    habit

    A scrambling, twining climber that quickly clads structures with leafy stems and generous blooms.

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Excellent for warm, sheltered walls or fences

Planting guide

Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with a support structure. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and prune to shape annually.

Care tips

Train and tie in new shoots regularly. Prune back hard in early spring to encourage bushy growth. Mulch in late winter to feed and protect roots.

Winter care

In colder areas, protect the roots with a layer of mulch. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and control vigour.