Pumpkin on a Stick, Pumpkin Tree, Pumpkin Bush, Ornamental Eggplant, Mock Tomato, Japanese Golden Eyes, Chinese Scarlet Eggplant
Solanum integrifolium (Pumpkin on a Stick) is an intriguing tender perennial boasting large blue-green leaves and charming miniature pumpkins on dark stems in late summer to early fall. Grown as a decorative stem for the cut flower industry, Pumpkin on a Stick enjoys a long vase life, up to 2-4 weeks. Used as a vegetable in Asian dishes, it has a bitter, peppery taste. Careful when handling this plant: the leaves and stems are armed with thorns.
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Solanaceae |
Genus | Solanum |
Common names | Pumpkin Tree, Pumpkin on a Stick |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 48" (60cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Solanaceae |
Genus | Solanum |
Common names | Pumpkin Tree, Pumpkin on a Stick |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 48" (60cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Solanum integrifolium (Pumpkin on a Stick) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Solanum integrifolium (Pumpkin on a Stick) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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