Solanum crispum Glasnevin
The Highlights
Common name: Chilean Potato Tree
Flower Colour: Violet-blue with bright yellow stamens
Flowering Period: June to October
Foliage: Semi-evergreen (may lose leaves in colder areas)
Height & Spread: 4–6m × 2–3m (13–20ft × 6–10ft)
Hardiness: Mostly Hardy in the UK, especially in sheltered spots
Position: Full sun (sheltered spot preferred)
Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Pruning Group: Light prune in early spring or after flowering
RHS Award of Garden Merit: ✔ Yes
Why Choose Solanum crispum Glasnevin for Your Garden?
If you're looking for a fast-growing, long-flowering climber with exotic looks and minimal fuss, ‘Glasnevin’ is a garden favourite. Its rich blue-purple flowers appear in large trusses, offering months of floral interest and brightening up walls, fences, or garden structures that need a lift.
Top Reasons to Grow ‘Glasnevin’:
Striking blue-violet blooms over a long season
Ideal for covering walls, fences, arches, or trellises
Low-maintenance and easy to train
Adds height and vibrant colour to the garden
Semi-evergreen foliage provides structure year-round
Pollinator-friendly and RHS recommended
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collect from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24 hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10am Monday will be dispatched Thursday.
Orders made after 10am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
Growing Tips
Ideal Position
Prefers a warm, sunny, and sheltered site—a south or west-facing wall is ideal. Protect from harsh winter winds in colder regions.
Soil Requirements
Thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Enrich the planting area with compost and mulch annually to feed the roots and retain moisture.
Pruning Advice
In late winter or early spring, prune lightly to remove any dead or untidy growth. You can also prune after flowering to shape the plant or control its spread. Train young stems onto supports as they grow.
Winter Care
Though hardy in much of the UK, in colder areas it may behave more like a deciduous plant, dropping leaves in winter and reshooting in spring.
The Highlights
Common name: Chilean Potato Tree
Flower Colour: Violet-blue with bright yellow stamens
Flowering Period: June to October
Foliage: Semi-evergreen (may lose leaves in colder areas)
Height & Spread: 4–6m × 2–3m (13–20ft × 6–10ft)
Hardiness: Mostly Hardy in the UK, especially in sheltered spots
Position: Full sun (sheltered spot preferred)
Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Pruning Group: Light prune in early spring or after flowering
RHS Award of Garden Merit: ✔ Yes
Why Choose Solanum crispum Glasnevin for Your Garden?
If you're looking for a fast-growing, long-flowering climber with exotic looks and minimal fuss, ‘Glasnevin’ is a garden favourite. Its rich blue-purple flowers appear in large trusses, offering months of floral interest and brightening up walls, fences, or garden structures that need a lift.
Top Reasons to Grow ‘Glasnevin’:
Striking blue-violet blooms over a long season
Ideal for covering walls, fences, arches, or trellises
Low-maintenance and easy to train
Adds height and vibrant colour to the garden
Semi-evergreen foliage provides structure year-round
Pollinator-friendly and RHS recommended
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collect from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24 hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10am Monday will be dispatched Thursday.
Orders made after 10am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
Growing Tips
Ideal Position
Prefers a warm, sunny, and sheltered site—a south or west-facing wall is ideal. Protect from harsh winter winds in colder regions.
Soil Requirements
Thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Enrich the planting area with compost and mulch annually to feed the roots and retain moisture.
Pruning Advice
In late winter or early spring, prune lightly to remove any dead or untidy growth. You can also prune after flowering to shape the plant or control its spread. Train young stems onto supports as they grow.
Winter Care
Though hardy in much of the UK, in colder areas it may behave more like a deciduous plant, dropping leaves in winter and reshooting in spring.
The Highlights
Common name: Chilean Potato Tree
Flower Colour: Violet-blue with bright yellow stamens
Flowering Period: June to October
Foliage: Semi-evergreen (may lose leaves in colder areas)
Height & Spread: 4–6m × 2–3m (13–20ft × 6–10ft)
Hardiness: Mostly Hardy in the UK, especially in sheltered spots
Position: Full sun (sheltered spot preferred)
Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Pruning Group: Light prune in early spring or after flowering
RHS Award of Garden Merit: ✔ Yes
Why Choose Solanum crispum Glasnevin for Your Garden?
If you're looking for a fast-growing, long-flowering climber with exotic looks and minimal fuss, ‘Glasnevin’ is a garden favourite. Its rich blue-purple flowers appear in large trusses, offering months of floral interest and brightening up walls, fences, or garden structures that need a lift.
Top Reasons to Grow ‘Glasnevin’:
Striking blue-violet blooms over a long season
Ideal for covering walls, fences, arches, or trellises
Low-maintenance and easy to train
Adds height and vibrant colour to the garden
Semi-evergreen foliage provides structure year-round
Pollinator-friendly and RHS recommended
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collect from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24 hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10am Monday will be dispatched Thursday.
Orders made after 10am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
Growing Tips
Ideal Position
Prefers a warm, sunny, and sheltered site—a south or west-facing wall is ideal. Protect from harsh winter winds in colder regions.
Soil Requirements
Thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Enrich the planting area with compost and mulch annually to feed the roots and retain moisture.
Pruning Advice
In late winter or early spring, prune lightly to remove any dead or untidy growth. You can also prune after flowering to shape the plant or control its spread. Train young stems onto supports as they grow.
Winter Care
Though hardy in much of the UK, in colder areas it may behave more like a deciduous plant, dropping leaves in winter and reshooting in spring.
