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    TRADESCANTIA
    TRADESCANTIA 'Osprey'
    TRADESCANTIA 'Osprey'
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    TRADESCANTIA 'Osprey'

    Commonly known as Spiderwort, Trinity flower

    Large white flowers with blue stamen filaments
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Available again from March 2026
    £13.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £12.00 each
    Available again from March 2026 - New stock in early spring.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, vine weevil.
    • Place of origin
      North, South and Central America
    • Evergreen
    • White
      White with blue stamens
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Town garden
    • 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 leaves to 35cm (14in) long. Produces 3-petalled flowers 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • may cause skin allergy
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    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      40-60cm (16-24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45-60cm (18-24in)
      		  
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    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
    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
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