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Pruning guide

How to prune solanum laxum 'album'

Best time
Early spring, after the last hard frosts
How often
Annually in spring
Technique
Spur prune lateral shoots to 2–3 buds from the main stems. Remove frost-damaged wood entirely. Tie new shoots in as they develop to keep the plant well structured on its support.

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Pruning solanum laxum 'album' — FAQ

When should I prune solanum laxum 'album'?

Early spring, after the last hard frosts. Spur prune lateral shoots to 2–3 buds from the main stems. Remove frost-damaged wood entirely. Tie new shoots in as they develop to keep the plant well structured on its support.

How often does solanum laxum 'album' need pruning?

Annually in spring. Solanum laxum 'Album' (white potato vine) is a vigorous semi-evergreen scrambler needing annual spring pruning. Cut back the previous year's lateral shoots to 2–3 buds from the main framework after the risk of hard frost has passed. Remove any frost-damaged or dead growth. This keeps the plant compact and ensures abundant white flowers on new wood.

How do you prune solanum laxum 'album'?

Spur prune lateral shoots to 2–3 buds from the main stems. Remove frost-damaged wood entirely. Tie new shoots in as they develop to keep the plant well structured on its support.