Solanum Jasminoides Potato Creeper 10L

Solanum jasminoides (Potato Creeper)
Botanical Name: Solanum jasminoides (syn. Solanum laxum)
Common Name: Potato Creeper, White Potato Vine
☀ Sunlight: Full sun to semi-shade. Flowers best in full sun.
💧 Water: Water regularly while establishing. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture.
🌱 Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
📏 Height: 4–8 m (with support)
↔ Width: 2–4 m
📈 Growth Rate: Fast-growing.
🌸 Flowers: Masses of fragrant white flowers with yellow centres from spring through autumn, and often longer in mild climates.
🌿 Foliage: Semi-evergreen to evergreen in warm, frost-free areas.
❄ Frost: Light frost may damage foliage. Protect young plants from heavy frost.
🦋 Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
🏡 Uses: Ideal for covering trellises, pergolas, fences, arches, and walls. Can also be trained over arbours or grown as a screening vine.
✂ Care:
Prune after flowering or in late winter to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Feed with a balanced fertiliser during spring and summer.
Provide sturdy support for climbing stems.
🌍 Indigenous: No – native to South America.
🍽 Edible: No. Although related to potatoes, the berries and other parts of the plant should not be eaten and may be toxic if ingested.