Go Back Spiderwort Red Cloud

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:54 PM
Tradescantia 'Red Cloud'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Triangular, rose-red blossoms. Each 1-2 inch wide, 3-petaled flower only lasts for one day, but the plants have lots of buds, extending the bloom time up to eight weeks. The flowers are self-cleaning, so deadheading is not necessary.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. It will grow in any amount of sunlight, from full sun to full shade. In full sun, plants must be kept moist to prevent scorching. Plants will have nicer foliage, though perhaps fewer flowers, in partial to full shade. After flowering declines, cut plants all the way back. This will encourage new growth and a second round of bloom. This clump-forming perennial is easy to divide in either the spring or in early fall. Seedlings may sprout around the parent plant, but they are easily lifted and moved. Tradescantia is very attractive when planted in a naturalized area or by a pond or stream.

    Flower Color

    Rose red

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

    Bergenia-Heartleaf (Bergenia cordifolia), Daylily-Designer (Hemerocallis ), Ligularia (Ligularia tussilaginea), Primrose (Primula ), Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos)

    Plant Height

    15-18 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Container, Mass Plant, Border

    Bloom Time

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    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun, Full to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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