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    TRADESCANTIA
    TRADESCANTIA
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    TRADESCANTIA

    Commonly known as Spiderwort, Trinity flower

    Genus of about 65 species of creeping, trailing or tuft-forming, fibrous- or tuberous-rooted, evergreen perennials from woodland, scrub or disturbed ground in North, Central and South America.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, vine weevil
    • Place of origin
      North, South and Central America
    • Evergreen
    • Blue
      Violet blue
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40-60cm (16-24in)
    • Spread
      45-60cm (18-24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Tufted, clump-forming perennial with erect, branching stems and narrowly lance-shaped, pointed leaves to 35cm (14in) long. The 3-petalled flowers are 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • may cause skin allergy
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      40-60cm (16-24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45-60cm (18-24in)
      		  
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    Tradescantia - Care Guide
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    varieties
    TRADESCANTIA 'Concord Grape'
    Spiderwort, Trinity flower
    Narrow blue-green leaves and purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    TRADESCANTIA 'Iris Prichard'
    White flowers shaded blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    TRADESCANTIA 'Osprey'
    Large white flowers with blue stamen filaments
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50 £10.13

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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