An erect arching perennial with narrow green leaves, deep purple when young and clusters of large deep purple flowers in summer and early autumn. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Rubra’
An erect arching perennial with narrow green leaves, deep purple when young and clusters of large deep purple flowers in summer and early autumn.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Tradescantia |
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Species | x andersoniana |
Varietry | 'Rubra' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Commelinaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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