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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
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40-60cm (16-24in)
    • Spread
      45-60cm (18-24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Tufted, clump-forming perennial with erect, branching stems and arching, narrowly lance-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves to 35cm (14in) long. Produces 3-petalled flowers 2.504cm (1-1.5in) across.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • may cause skin allergy
    • Mature Size
      40-60cm (16-24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45-60cm (18-24in)
      		  
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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

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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    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
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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