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spider lily 'Sweet Kate'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Sweet Kate'

Genus: Tradescantia
Family: Commelinaceae

About this plant

'Sweet Kate' is a compact perennial to 35cm tall, with narrowly lance-shaped, bright yellow leaves and violet blue flowers 3-4cm wide from mid summer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

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

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years