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Tradescantia andersonia Mixed Colours
  • 1 packet (20 seeds)
  • Despatch: Within 14 Days
  • Price: £1.49
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Tradescantia andersonia Mixed Colours

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

  • Flowers in : Summer
  • Germination : Experience Useful
  • Aftercare : Easy
  • Ideal for : Borders, Cut Flowers
  • Special Features : Attractive Foliage
  • Height : 18 inches

Description

Quick forming clumps of fleshy sword-like foliage and a succession of clustered blue, lilac and mauve flowers. Very hardy and trouble-free in the border.

Sowing Instructions

Sow from February to early June, just covering the seed with compost or Sow-Lite (vermiculite). Seal inside a polythene bag until germination. Seed germinates in 30-40 days at 20-30C (70-85F).

Growing Instructions

Prick out into 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow on in a greenhouse or well lit windowsill. Harden off and plant out 30cm (12in) apart in sun or light shade and rich, moist well drained soil.