What is this shrub?

coconut · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 9:59 pm Post subject: What is this shrub?

At least I think it's a shrub! It's about 8 feet high.

Silver surfer · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:13 pm Post subject:

It is a Solanum sp.
Maybe Solanum crispum.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?sugexp=chrome,mod%3D12&q=Solanum+crispum&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=60nFT_2SGZLT8QP9vJjoCg&biw=1280&bih=647&sei=7UnFT5qoJ4Wv8QOM1v3YCg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanum_crispum

coconut · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks so much for your help, that was fast!

Sive · Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 5:25 am Post subject:

And it may even be Solanum Crispum "Glasnevin" which is a nice thought that one of the most popular varieties was bred in our own Botanic Gardens.

Greengage · Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:01 pm Post subject:

Do you people sleep with this site on.
Im determined to get here before silver surfer next time Laughing

Keith g · Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:05 pm Post subject: Re:

Isn't this described as a climber? I've seen it for sale in many garden centres. It's a really good looking plant when in full bloom Very Happy

Keith..

michael brenock · Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 9:18 pm Post subject:

Sive was Solanum crispum Glasnevin brede or merely discovered in the Botanic Gardens Dublin?
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

Sive · Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 10:29 pm Post subject:

An interesting question Michael.....I have just consulted that wonderful book An Irish Florilegium, and it seems the origin of Solanum Crispum Glasnevin is uncertain, the first written record being in 1906, when several plants of this name were sent by the Botanic Gardens to Bristol.
So I'm no wiser, but I really enjoyed browsing through Wendy Walsh's wonderful illustrations. I hope you're familiar with this book, it's so beautiful.