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Post by Plocket on Oct 17, 2007 17:44:09 GMT
He came home early today coz he wasn't in the office and had been up since 5.00am, but the surprise was: he was clutching a Chilean Potato Vine. What the heck do I do with it??? I hope it will grow in a pot in partial sun/partial shade ;D Any suggestions welcomed!!
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Post by beanie on Oct 17, 2007 18:02:35 GMT
the semi shaded aspect will suite it fine, which one have you got? if it is jasminoides or glasnevin they attain 20ft but they respond well to pruning. my glasnevin has been in flower since may and is just about finished now.
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Post by Plocket on Oct 17, 2007 18:07:38 GMT
Oh goodness I don't know! It's got purple-ish leaves and pretty white flowers but I'll check for a label tomorrow - it's out in the garden at the moment.
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Post by Biggles on Oct 17, 2007 20:15:52 GMT
I bought one from a Boot Sale a few years ago-- it didn't survive the second Winter. I was told that the sap/leaves were poisonous ---I dont know if this is true.
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Post by Plocket on Oct 18, 2007 8:48:20 GMT
The label says "Solanum Jasminum Album" - apparently it's invaluable for covering sheds!!! Heaven knows where I'm going to grow it  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 12:04:18 GMT
What a nice surprise! Plocket, do try and make room for it ... like Beanie's, mine has been in flower since May and is still going strong. Take a look at the Solanum Alba thread on Beds and Borders ... cheers ...
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Post by Plocket on Oct 18, 2007 13:29:55 GMT
I found that thread this morning CC - but thank you  I've planted it in a large pot for the time being and will grow it up and around the front room window. I hope it can be controled relatively easily  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 13:40:56 GMT
Well, if you've read the read you know about Solanum Triffidus ;D ... seriously, I chop bits off when they become intrusive and it doesn't seem to mind at all. Also, it's evergreen and the flowers last well in a vase - you can see I'm really a fan of this plant ;D ... cheers ...
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Post by Plocket on Oct 18, 2007 13:42:09 GMT
Well I know where to come with my questions then ;D Mine is about 1m high at the moment with one longer strand, but there's only one stem at the base. How should I prune it and when? And is it going to get really bushy like a montana?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 13:49:29 GMT
Heavens Plocket, I'm still learning. I think Beanie (??) said to prune it down to short spurs in spring, but I'm not sure the season really matters. It does become quite bushy ... cheers ...
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Post by Plocket on Oct 18, 2007 15:08:48 GMT
I'll see how I get on then, but I have a feeling it might have to go outside the garden wall to grow up one of my new-ish rambling roses |
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Post by Chuckles on Oct 19, 2007 7:13:59 GMT
Don't they do the sweetest things sometimes  Do you think the shed for it to grow over might be next  ;D I'm sure you can keep it in check with a good trim P |
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Post by Plocket on Oct 19, 2007 7:20:06 GMT
Hahaha! The shed would be a nice idea, but more so would be the space to put it on! Perhaps I should just get a tardis instead, then I could keep the tardis in the garage and take it into the garden when I need it..... AND I need space to store my old plastic garden furniture because M&D have ordered a GORGEOUS metal garden set for my birthday ;D
OH was thrilled to see the plant potted up when he got home from work.
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Post by Chuckles on Oct 19, 2007 17:45:48 GMT
Maybe the bigger garden was next on the list after the shed ;D I'd love a bigger garden too P, we can dream can't we I have my old round plastic table in front of the GH and use for potting up on etc really really useful |
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Post by Plocket on Oct 19, 2007 17:50:54 GMT
I would love a bigger garden but it would mean more work And I just love my little garden now, except that I haven't got a shed, or a greenhouse, or..... Oh you know what I mean! ;D |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Oct 19, 2007 18:20:07 GMT
I have to give birth to get flowers of any description from my OH What a lovely gift. ;D and what a lovely OH.... ;D |
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Post by Plocket on Oct 21, 2007 15:44:16 GMT
He is most of the time ;D
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I've planted it in a large pot for the time being and will grow it up and around the front room window. I hope it can be controled relatively easily 
Do you think the shed for it to grow over might be next 
;D