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    TRADESCANTIA
    TRADESCANTIA
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    TRADESCANTIA

    Commonly known as Spiderwort, Trinity flower, Widow tears

    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 weevils
    • Place of origin
      North, South and Central America
    • Deciduous
    • Herbaceous
      Perennials
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • may cause skin allergy
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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
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    TRADESCANTIA 'Iris Prichard'
    White flowers shaded blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    TRADESCANTIA 'Osprey'
    Large white flowers with blue stamen filaments
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    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
    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
    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
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