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Solanum laciniatum

Solanum laciniatum

Kangaoo Apple, Poroporo, Pam Plum, New Zealand Nightshade

Size: ex 1L pots

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£9.99

Quick Overview

Fast-growing lobed foliage
Blue to purple flowers
Tender
Any soil in humid semi-shade

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Description

Solanum lanciniatum, Kangaroo Apple, is native to both Australia and New Zealand and is a fast-growing shrubby bush with large attractive foliage and blue to purple flowers. It quicky forms an exotic jungly look to the garden and isn't too fussy about soil or cultivational requirements.

Additional Information

Order	Solanales
Family	Solanaceae
Sub-Family	Solanoideae
Synonyms	Solanum reclinatum
Geographical Origin	Australia, New Zealand
Cultivation	Any soil in a sheltered warm location with high humidity. Semi-shade is usually best
Eventual Height	2-3m
Eventual Spread	2m
Hardiness	Tender. Can be cut back and overwintered in a pot indoors after root pruning. In very favoured microclimates through a very mild winter a seriously thick mulch may protect it enough to induce new growth the following year