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spider lily 'J.C. Weguelin'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'J.C. Weguelin'

Genus: Tradescantia
Family: Commelinaceae

About this plant

'J.C. Weguelin' is a perennial to 60cm, making a dense clump of narrowly lance-shaped leaves, with small clusters of pale blue, 3-petalled flowers 3-4cm in width

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. May need staking

Pruning

After flowering cut back flowered stems to prevent seeding and to encourage further flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years