blue/violet solanum rantonetti
The Solanum Rantonetti (white-flowered Solanum) is a member of the potato and tomato family. The most common colour of this outdoor plant is blue-purple, this version is offered in a cup shape with blue/purple color flowers. It's a strong grower and a very abundant bloomer and can easily reach 2 metres in height in a pot.
dimensions & properties
We selected this blue Solanum Rantonetti at the best growers in Spain and Portugal.
color plant: green leaves and lots of blue flowers from April to September
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35-45cm |
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30-40cm |
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17-20cm Ø |
care tips
You can prune the blue flowering Solanum in both spring and autumn. Older plants are transplanted every 2-4 years into normal, well-drained soil. The roots can also be shortened. To keep the plant compact, it can also be pruned in summer. New flower heads will quickly will be formed again.
This Solanum likes a place in full sun. In spring and summer you can fertilise for 14 days. Watering: In spring and summer it should be watered about 3-5 times a week, depending on the weather.