Solanum ‘Consuelo’ — Edible Fruit Plant (annual in UK), Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Solanum ‘Consuelo’ — Edible Fruit Plant (annual in UK), Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Solanum ‘Consuelo’ — an easy-to-grow edible plant with small yellow flowers followed by cherry-sized red tomatoes and flowering may to august. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Edible Fruit Plant (annual in UK)
- Mature size: 1.5–2m × 50cm (indeterminate vine)
- Flowering: May to August
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Pollinators (self-fertile but bees help)
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Solanum ‘Consuelo’ is indeterminate, climbing vine, settles happily into greenhouses, sunny patios, raised beds, large containers.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Solanum lycopersicum 'Consuelo' |
| Mature size | 1.5–2m × 50cm (indeterminate vine) |
| Growth habit | Indeterminate, climbing vine |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Soil | Fertile, moist, well-drained — pH 6.0–6.8 |
| Watering | Regular and consistent; never let dry out fully |
| Flowering | May to August |
| Hardiness | Tender (frost-sensitive) |
| Attracts | Pollinators (self-fertile but bees help) |
| Best for | Greenhouses, sunny patios, raised beds, large containers |
Frequently asked
When can I harvest?
Harvest as the fruit ripens — typically may to august. Picking regularly encourages continued cropping.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from may to august.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Solanum ‘Consuelo’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it survive a UK winter?
Tender (frost-sensitive) — protect from severe frost. In colder regions, lift and bring under cover over winter, or treat as a seasonal display.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out.