The blue potato bush is one of about 150 species in the genus Lycianthes, which are found mostly in tropical regions of the Americas, and others located in the Asia-Pacific region. Lycianthes is apparently closely related to the chili peppers (Capsicum). However, it was long confused with the nightshades (Solanum), and several little-known Solanum species presumably should be included with Lycianthes. The species is named for Barthélémy Victor Rantonnet, a 19th-century French horticulturalist.
This plant is noted for its superb display of richly coloured and lightly fragrant flowers over a long season, provided it is grown in full sun. Water and feed regularly for the best display. Cuttings will make good-sized bushes for the following summer. The small red autumn berries are poisonous when ingested.
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I know your intention was to show the garden, not the house. But the house reminds me exactly of the house I was born in and lived in for 15 years. It is soooooooo Melbournian in shape, if not in building materials :)
ReplyDeleteSoo pretty!
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ReplyDeleteLovely plant.
ReplyDeleteWow ! Beautiful flowers ! I love these colors !
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