Botanical name: Solanum muricatum. Common name: Pepino dulce. Pepino is an exotic fruit that is produced from the pepino plant, which is a small bush that resembles a tomato vine. The pepino has a taste that is similar to a cucumber, cantaloupe, and a honeydew melon. It is an interesting addition to many party fruit platters because of its unique, dual colour skin and its juicy, flavourful, and brightly coloured inner flesh. It flowers from June to September. The fruit is about 10cm long and 6cm wide and rich in vitamin C. Position: succeeds in most well-drained soils in a sunny position. Plant care: give regularly water and fertilisers. Height: 60cm. Price from £22.50 approx. Rarely available. If you wish to buy this item, please contact us on 0207 3525656 or email to info@chelseagardener.com