Solanum rantonnetii 'Royal Robe'  |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Plant Type | shrub |
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| Care Level | |
| Height | 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft) |
| Spread | 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft) |
| Light | full sun |
| Soil Moisture | average, well-drained |
| Soil Type | loam |
| Soil pH | neutral to alkaline |
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| Description | The shrub Solanum rantonnetii 'Royal Robe' (blue potato bush) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, medium violet and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer to mid fall. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Solanum rantonnetii 'Royal Robe' (blue potato bush) produces showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark. |
| Typical Uses | Border, container, ground cover, house plant, foundation and tropical. |
| Cautions | The growth rate of Solanum rantonnetii 'Royal Robe' (blue potato bush) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. |