Solanum seaforthianum

£6.50
Currently being propagated, please ask as we may have some, or we can at least let you know when they will hopefully be available
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A frost tender, evergreen climber from tropical South America with pale to mauve flowers in summer. Followed by inedible red fruit. Grow in loam based compost and feed monthly in summer. Prune to restrict height in spring. We used to have this growing happily in the border of the greenhouse in Shrubland Park.

Common Name: Brazilian Nightshade
Plant Family: Solanaceae
Plant Type: Tender Climber
POT SIZE/QUANTITY
9 cm
Season of Interest
Summer
Sun or Shade
Sun to Part Shade
Height
large (up to 12 feet)
Minimum temperature
Tender (plus 5 to 10 deg. C.)
Position/Situation
Heated Conservatory, greenhouse or indoors
Flower Colour
Blue
Habit/Shape
Climbing
Pot Sizes

Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);

  • Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 7 to 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre)  or 1 litre pots
  • Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
  • Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre 

The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.

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Delivery Info

Minimum order value £10

Region Order Value Carriage Charge Carrier Service Estimated Delivery from placing your order
         
UK (excluding N. Ireland) Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots) £6 Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) Up to 17 days
UK Mainland Orders over 2 kg £7.50 Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) Up to 17 days
Seeds & Cuttings only All orders £2 Royal Mail 1st Class Within 1 week

Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10

Orders over £35 FREE Our vehicles Within 1 week

Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ)

All orders FREE  

1-3 days (we will contact you)

Scottish Highlands
& Isle of Wight

Orders over 2 kg 

£6 Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)

Up to 18 days

Scottish Offshore Islands

Orders over 2 kg

£7.5 Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)

Up to 18 days

 

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Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)