blue potato bush

May survive as a wall-shrub in very mild areas, or grow as a standard in a pot and take under cover for winter. Otherwise grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory with shade from the brightest sun and moderate humidity. Plants will require support

Pruning group 9 if freestanding or pruning group 12 as a wall shrub

Propagate by seed, or semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer or early autumn and rooted with gentle bottom heat

Prone to aphids and glasshouse red spider mites whilst under glass

Prone to grey moulds under glass