help with solanum rantonnetti

hi ive got a white and a purple solanum rantonnetti they doing very well but i thought they was evergreen but after the first severe frost on sunday night they have taken a turn for the worst. they are not to bad but the leaves and flowers just looked zapped over night should i cut it back or leave it well alone

 

Solanum rantonnetti are evergreen but are a frost tender plant which will suffer with temperatures below 5C. I would cut away any damaged parts and give it a good mulch and it should perk up in the spring when temperatures are better. They also prefer acid soil.
The other choice is pop it in a pot and keep it next to the house wall for winter protection.

 

thanks janlee just been away for a few weks and just found out they dont like the cold as the frost has had them and there is nothing left. oh well they be growing again soon

 

imp, my friend ... I just put up a pic of mine in my Algarve Garden blooming now. To be honest, I didn't know there was a white one ... but then again, I'm not an expert ....

They are frost hardy, certainly once established ... couldn't get rid them in Bucks and certainly can't get rid of them here.

Can't imagine what's happening with yours .... :eek:

 

lol ill post a pic tmoz wife said we had a really bad frost and it just zapped them whilst i was away

 

Well, sunshine, I suggest you don't go away too often. :eek:

If need be, I'll send you one or two or three ...

 

thanks lol they are really nice may be its because they are in there first year and we hit minus 6 , think they will start growing again come march . i hope so i wanted to train them into trees like yours