Looking to identify this plant

Hello, I'm looking to identify this plant. It is about 6 feet high and 5 feet wide. Has made a tremendous amount of growth since we bought it early spring. Were told it could be part of the Ricinus family so are treating it as potentially toxic. Individual leaves about 12 inches long, flowers in early summer when plant was only about 3 feet by 3 feet. Were elongated bluebell like, hanging under leaves. Have one potential seed pod, which appears like large green grape. Any help in identifying it would be much appreciated so that we know how to care for it.

 

Is this it??????

Found on Hardy Exotics site.

Solanum laciniatum. One of the 'potato vines'. Cut down each Spring for large leaves.

 

Think you're right Windy-if so, the advice still stands - poisonous, beware!! :eek: All members of that family have to be treated with care, including potato leaves.....

 

I like that one.

 

Me too Rich, added to my very extensive 'wish list'! :D

 

Just like to say its not that hardy, so depending on where you are it might not survive.

 

Thank you, windy miller. If we can get cuttings or seedlings to go, we'll contact you regarding sending you some This thing looks capable of taking over the entire garden!

 

I've got seed if anyones interested.

 

Ooh I don't suppose I could have a couple Pete???

 

Although these are very pretty shrubs, they do need to be trimmed to give some shape to them. They are considered weeds and invasive in Australia and New Zealand, their native home.

They grow and seed happily in Ventnor Botanic Gardens on the IoW but mine did not survive here!

 

PM me your adress windy.

 

Thanks Pete PM sent