Tradescantia

A succession of purple to rose-red, three-petall

A succession of purple to rose-red, three-petalled flowers lasting just one day from June to September. A dense clump of these hardy tradescantias is perfect for providing a splash of colour in the middle of a sunny shady border. Choose a spot with reliably moist, fertile soil since the strap-like foliage can start to die back and look tatty during prolonged dry periods.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, fertile soil (or loam-less potting compost for container-grown specimens)Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: purple to rose-redOther features: sword-shaped, mid-green leaves; contact with the foliage may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut back the flowered stems to prolong flowering and prevent the plant from self-seeding. Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. Stake with twiggy pea sticks well before the flowers appearGoes well with: Campanula lactiflora, Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora, , Echinops r

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