About

A reliable perennial, reaching 20-60cm, with clump-forming habit. It produces colourful flowers. 'Domaine de Courson' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Tradescantia can be trailing or tufted perennials with usually fleshy, evergreen foliage and distinctive, 3-petalled flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible