Tradescantia (A) 'Zwanenburg Blue' - P9

Description
The Spider lily 'Zwanenburg Blue' (Tradescantia andersoniana) is an upright perennial that forms blue, cup-shaped flowers from June to September. Its linear leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Spider lily 'Zwanenburg Blue' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The leaves of the Spider lily 'Zwanenburg Blue' are medium green, linear.

Spread
South America.

Frost hardiness
The Spider lily 'Zwanenburg Blue' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Tradescantia andersoniana 'Zwanenburg Blue' forms cupped, blue flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, border, pond edge, perennial bed