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dayflower Coelestis Group

Commelina tuberosa Coelestis Group

Genus: Commelina
Family: Commelinaceae
Common Names: blue spiderwort, day flower

About this plant

Coelestis Group are tuberous perennials which form a spreading clump of erect leafy stems, with vivid blue flowers in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered site in sun or partial shade. Provide a deep, dry winter mulch or in cold areas, lift plants and over winter in frost-free conditions

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring, sown at 13-18°C or propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years