Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Garten-Dreimasterblume 'Sweet Kate' (Tradescantia andersoniana) is an upright perennial with decorative, linear, yellow-green leaves. It bears blue-violet, cup-shaped flowers from June to July. Repeated flowering occurs in September with the right care. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 45 cm wide. The Garten-Dreimasterblume 'Sweet Kate' is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Garten-Dreimasterblume 'Sweet Kate' are yellow-green, linear.

Spread
South America.

Frost hardiness
The Garten-Dreimasterblume 'Sweet Kate' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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 'Sweet Kate' forms cup-shaped, blue-violet flowers from June. With proper care, re-flowering in September.

Use
Tubs, cutting, bee pasture, pond edge, herbaceous border