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800-644-5505Merlot Clusters Widow's Tears
Old Price $30.99 Price $13.99
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sku # 77399
sku # 77399
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Gorgeous blooms in a sumptuous, bicolour palette.
Bears redpurple buds that open to flushed, pale flowers with yellow, tufted stamens. Unbelievably vigorous, producing loads of buds and blooms at the same time, providing a lush display for months on end.Tradescantia x andersoniana
Attracted by Bees
- Zone 6-9
- Light Requirements Sun to Part Shade
- Height 40–45 cm
- Size #1 Plant
- Bloom Time Early Summer to Early Fall
- Deer Resistant
- Attract Bees
Product Details
- Botanical NameTradescantia 'Merlot Clusters'
- FormPerennial
- Flower Form3-4 cm wide, 3-petalled flower
- Hardiness Zone6-9
- Foliage TypeArching, narrowly lance-shaped, slightly fleshy, mid-green leaves.
- Growth RateMedium
- Spread45 - 60 cm
- Planting InstructionsTop of plant should be just below soil level and 45-60 cm apart
- Soil RequirementsWell drained
- Spacing 45 - 60 cm
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- Watering DescriptionAverage water neeeds. Water regularaly, do not overwater.
- Winter careNot needed
- PruningNot needed
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