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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
      People
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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
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. 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
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    Available from February 2026
    Awaiting new stock
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    Useful extras...

    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
    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
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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