potato vine 'Coldham'
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Coldham' is a scrambling, semi-evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves. In summer and autumn bears small clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers pale purple at first, ageing to white
Scientific classification
- Species
- potato vine 'Coldham' (Solanum laxum 'Coldham')
- Genus
- Solanum
- Family
- Solanaceae
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- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of potato vine 'Coldham'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of potato vine 'Coldham'
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potato vine 'Coldham' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, partial soil drying acceptable between soaks
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, partial soil drying acceptable between soaks
Fertilizing
FertilizingNightshade climbing flower diluted feed monthly spring to autumn
Pruning
PruningOn established plants, shorten sideshoots to three or four buds from the permanent framework; remove crowded or damaged shoots. Prune after flowering has finished.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in loam-based compost in full light shaded from hot sun, or bright indirect light. Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Support plants and tie in regularly
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), tomato spotted wilt virus and grey moulds under glass
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
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