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Plant: Jasmine Nightshade (Solanum jasminoides) |

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Planted on the opposite side of The Stump to the hardenbergia the potato vine supplies the summer-autumn flowering to the hardenbergia’s winter-spring blossom.

Plant details

Common name: White potato creeper, potato vine
Botanic name: Solanum jasminoides
Description: A moderately vigorous, evergreen or semi-evergreen twiner from Brazil. In summer and autumn it produces clusters of star-shaped bluish/white flowers with yellow stamens. In mild areas, the flowering will continue through to late June.

Best climate: Potato vine prefers a warm, sunny position and will grow well in most areas of Australia, except for cold mountainous zones.

Uses: fast cover for walls and fences white theme garden

Good points: long flowering season attractive white flowers glossy, dark green leaves

Downside: partly deciduous in marginal climates possible garden escapee

Care: Potato vines like a warm, sunny position in rich, well-drained soil. They need a support for climbing. Prune in late winter to control size and also to encourage the growth of new vigorous wood.

http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/factsheets/Climbers/White-Potato-Creeper/2781

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Prickles's Potato Vine (Solanum jasminoides) Care Instructions

Keep an eye out for these common Jasmine Nightshade problems: Aphids, Red Spider Mite, Gray mold rot, and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus.

More information about Potato Vine (Solanum jasminoides) is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Potato Vine (Solanum jasminoides) Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.

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  • 01 Jan 2003
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