About

A herbaceous perennial, reaching 30-90cm, with a clump-forming habit. It produces colourful flowers. 'Greencourt Seedling' 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, moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions