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  • TRADESCANTIA 'Iris Prichard'
    TRADESCANTIA 'Iris Prichard'
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    TRADESCANTIA 'Iris Prichard'

    Commonly known as Spiderwort, Trinity flower

    White flowers shaded blue
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group), Tradescantia virginiana 'Iris Prichard'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Maybe suseptible to vine weevil, aphids, slugs and snails
    • White
      White with blue centre
    • Star-shaped
      3 petaled flower
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Height and Spread
      45-50cm
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
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