Solanum pyracanthum

Porcupine tomato,

Evergreen shrub native to tropical Madagascar

Though not at all hardy, It's so worth the effort for those gorgeous vivid orange thorny leaves

and bright contrasting purple flowers

container growing is best, with well drained gritty soil, feed regularly throughout the summer from March to October, be sure to overwinter in a greenhouse, or a bright room in the house,

9cm pot 15cm