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Lysianthes rantonnetii 'Variegata'
Also Known As
- Solanum rantonetti 'Variegata'
- Solanum rantonnetii 'Variegata'
- Great Clorox Disaster
- Variegated Blue Potato Bush
- Variegated Paraguayan Nightshade
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-12'
- W: 2'-8'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Lysianthes rantonnetii 'Variegata' plant details
Lysianthes rantonnetii 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lysianthes rantonnetii 'Variegata'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lysianthes rantonnetii 'Variegata'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Bright creamy white and bluish green variegated foliage adorn the trailing stems and act as a contrasting foil for the royal purple, saucer shaped flowers that are produced throughout the growing season and may be followed by decorative bright red fruit. The foliage alone makes it worth growing as a specimen plant or use it as a bright spiller or thrilling groundcover beneath larger plants. The Great Clorox Disaster Purple Potato Bush, or groundcover in this case, is an especially beautiful trailing sport of the Paraguayan Night Shade. Becomes mostly deciduous in cool weather.
By: Almost Eden
Solanum rantonnetii variegata is a compact bushy plant with variegated green and yellow leaves producing beautiful dark blue violet 1" flowers with a yellow eye. Would rather be in dappled light or shade
Lovely variegated foliage is accented by violet blue saucer flowers blooming summer and fall. This plant needs regular shearing when young to keep a compact bushy habit. First year height should be about 2', but it will get larger where it is winter hardy.
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Lysianthes rantonnetii 'Variegata'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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