Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Climbing Shrub (Solanum dulcamara)
- Germination Time 14-28 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 1-2 m
- Sunlight Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type Fertile, well-drained soil
- Watering Moderate watering; allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
- Ideal Temperature 20-25°C (tolerates cooler summers)
- Blooming Time Flowers 2-3 years from sowing; flowering usually mid to late summer; fruit ripens in late summer to autumn
- Suitable For Large trellises, fences, wild or naturalized garden areas (USDA zones 7-11)
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide sturdy support for climbing habit; avoid contact with pets and children due to toxicity; monitor for pests and disease
Description
Bittersweet Nightshade is a perennial climbing shrub that can cover large trellises, fences or wild garden areas. It germinates in 14-28 days from sowing at a depth of 0.5-1 cm, with plants spaced 1-2 m apart. It prefers full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil and moderate watering, allowing the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Ideal temperatures are 20-25°C, with flowering usually in mid to late summer and fruit ripening in late summer to autumn; provide sturdy support for the climbing habit and monitor for pests and disease, while avoiding contact with pets and children due to toxicity.