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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| 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 | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Solanum integrifolium (Pumpkin on a Stick) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Solanum integrifolium (Pumpkin on a Stick) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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