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Blue Potato Bush

Lycianthes Rantonnetii

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Overview

Lycianthes rantonnetii, commonly termed Blue Potato Bush, is a vibrant, evergreen shrub reaching heights of up to 6 feet with an equal spread. Its hallmark feature, profuse rich purple-blue flowers, with golden centers, blooms from summer to fall, creating a striking display against the dark green leaves. Ideal for containers or as a hedge, it thrives in full sun with moderate water, in USDA zones 9-11. Pruning encourages bushiness and flowering.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 10–10Type Shrub, VineClimate Subtropical

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — shrub / vine for full or half; the Blue Potato Bush will be a resplendent addition to your client's, image 75

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High, Medium
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Vine
Family: Solanaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — Typically reaching heights of 6 to 8 feet with a similar spread; this plant boasts a naturally mounding form that

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — Regular pruning not only maintains the desired shape but also encourages more prolific blooming

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — which resemble those of its nightshade family relatives, image 63

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — Ideal for containers or as a hedge, it thrives in full sun with moderate water, in USDA zones 9-11, image 81

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — Regular pruning not only maintains the desired shape but also encourages more prolific blooming; the, image 70

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — Pruning encourages bushiness and flowering; with occasional deadheading and some fertilization

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — Ideal for containers or as a hedge, it thrives in full sun with moderate water, in USDA zones 9-11

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — The true glory of the Blue Potato Bush lies in its profusion of violet-blue blossoms

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; is an enchanting evergreen shrub that can add a touch of exotic allure to

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — shrub / vine with blue and purple blooms

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — the Blue Potato Bush will be a resplendent addition to your client's garden

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — Its slender stems and foliage create a relatively dense habit; shrub / vine with blue and purple blooms

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — providing a long season of visual interest.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade; typically, image 66

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — the Blue Potato Bush will be a resplendent addition to your client's garden; commonly termed Blue, image 72

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — creating a striking display against the dark green leaves; pruning encourages bushiness and flowering

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — which resemble those of its nightshade family relatives, image 38

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — commonly termed Blue Potato Bush; blooms from summer to fall, image 76

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — creating a striking display against the dark green leaves; pruning encourages bushiness and flowering, image 55

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — is an enchanting evergreen shrub that can add a touch of exotic allure to any garden

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — blooms from summer to fall

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — profuse rich purple-blue flowers

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — evergreen shrub reaching heights of up to 6 feet with an equal spread

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — Pruning encourages bushiness and flowering; with occasional deadheading and some fertilization, image 57

Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — In regions subject to frost, it can be treated as a perennial or potted and brought indoors to overwinter

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Philmarin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
peganum from Henfield, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0 · source
Quinn Dombrowski from Berkeley, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Ανώνυμος Βικιπαιδιστής, CC BY 3.0 · source
Ariesaada, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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