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Variegated Potato Vine Plants | Pack of 2 (TWO) | 5-9 Inch Solanum Jasminoides | Jasmine Nightshade | Fast-Growing Climber
Variegated Potato Vine Plants | Pack of 2 (TWO) | 5-9 Inch Solanum Jasminoides | Jasmine Nightshade | Fast-Growing Climber
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Package Contents: Includes two (2) Variegated Potato Vine (Solanum jasminoides 'Variegata') starter plants. Each plant measures approximately 5-9 inches in height. Plants are supplied in a bare-root state for immediate planting.
Striking Variegated Foliage: Features distinct two-toned leaves patterned with creamy white and deep green. This variegation provides visual interest and brightens vertical spaces even when the plant is not in bloom.
Abundant Flowering: Produces clusters of star-shaped white flowers with bright yellow centers from late spring through fall. The blooms emit a light, sweet fragrance that enhances outdoor living spaces.
Versatile Growth Habit: Functions as a vigorous climber for trellises, fences, and arbors, or as a trailing "spiller" plant in hanging baskets and window boxes.
Hardiness and Adaptability: Thrives as an evergreen perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. Performs exceptionally well as a fast-growing annual in cooler zones (4-8) or as a container plant overwintered indoors.
Planting Note: Solanum vines are fast growers that may drop leaves during shipping as a survival mechanism. Stems remain viable and will regenerate fresh variegated foliage rapidly after planting and hydration.
Brighten Your Garden with Variegated Foliage and Blooms
The Variegated Potato Vine (Solanum jasminoides 'Variegata') offers a sophisticated twist on the classic Jasmine Nightshade. While most vines rely solely on flowers for color, this variety features striking cream-and-green variegated leaves that provide visual impact all season long. Whether you are covering a fence or filling a hanging basket, this vine creates a lush, bright tapestry of color.
Double the Visual Appeal From spring to late autumn, the plant produces masses of star-shaped white flowers that carry a gentle, sweet fragrance. However, the show doesn't stop when the flowers fade; the variegated foliage ensures your garden structure remains a focal point even between blooming cycles. The creamy white leaf margins catch the light, making this an excellent choice for brightening darker corners of the garden.
Fast Coverage and Privacy Like its green cousin, the Variegated Potato Vine is a vigorous grower. It climbs rapidly by twining around supports, making it an efficient choice for creating privacy screens on trellises, chain-link fences, or pergolas.
Growing Versatility
In the Ground: In warm climates (Zones 9-11), it becomes a permanent woody vine.
In Containers: In cooler climates, it serves as a spectacular annual. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for large pots where it can spill over the edges while climbing a central obelisk.
Planting Information These starter plants arrive bare-root. While they may appear slender upon arrival, they possess a robust root system. Once planted in soil and provided with a structure to climb, they establish quickly and begin their rapid ascent.
Main Color: White (Flowers), Cream/Green (Foliage)
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours), Partial sun (4-6 hours)
Blooming Period: Spring to Fall
Moisture Needs: Moderate watering
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 9-11 (Treat as Annual in Zones 4-8)
Mature Height: 15-20 feet (Climbing length)
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Clay soil (Amended)
