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Spiderwort 'Red Grape' - 10 pieces

CHF 28.15

Spiderwort 'Red Grape' - 10 pieces

Name: Spiderwort 'Red Grape' - 10 pieces
Brand: Tradescantia
Price: 28.15 CHF
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Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Red Grape'

CHF 28.15

Bright carmine-pink to reddish-purple flowers
Flowers from June to September
About 45–55 cm tall, compact
Very narrow, bluish-green foliage
For borders, pond banks and pots

Tradescantia 'Red Grape' stands out for its intense colour: hundreds of three-petalled flowers glow carmine pink to reddish purple. They sit above a low clump of very narrow, bluish-green foliage. From June to September one of the strongest-coloured spiderworts for borders, pond edges and pots.

About this variety

Among the newer spiderworts, 'Red Grape' is one of the most intensely coloured. The flowers show a lively carmine pink with a violet sheen, reminiscent of ripe grapes. Each flower lasts one day, but the plant produces hundreds of them. The narrow, bluish foliage forms a cool contrast to the warm flower colour.

At about 45–55 cm tall, it suits beds, borders and the banks of ponds and streams. It likes sun to partial shade, but in sun the soil must stay moist. Loamy and clay soils are ideal. White spiderworts, silvery foliage, hostas or lady's mantle complement the strong pink. In a pot it thrives with regular watering.

Bees and bumblebees visit the flowers. It is only of limited use as a cut flower. The perennial is hardy and long-lived. To keep it flowering into September, remove faded shoots regularly or cut back after the first flush. Planted in groups, the strong pink is particularly striking.

Planting

Plant in spring from March to May or in autumn in September and October in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Dig a planting hole twice the size of the root ball and set the crown just below the soil. Keep 35–50 cm between plants and water in thoroughly.

Care

Keep the soil moist and water in dry spells, and regularly in pots. Compost in spring is enough. Remove faded flowers and cut back after the first flush, and the plant will flower until September. Divide every few years. Wear gloves, as the sap can irritate the skin.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Red Grape'
Genus: Spiderworts
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Pink, Red
Flower size: 3 cm
Flowering time: June, July, August, September
Flowering season: Early summer, High summer, Late summer and autumn
Foliage colour: Blue-green, Mid-green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Habit: Clump-forming, Cushion- / clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Wildlife garden and meadow, Pot and container
Soil type: Clay, Loamy, Chalky
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: March, April, May, September, October
Planting depth: Just cover the root collar
Spacing: 35–50 cm
Number per m²: 4
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–7
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
Cut flower: Partly suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Toxicity: Contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Wear gloves when planting and do not eat.
RHS hardiness: H6