Description
Botanical name: Tradescantia spathacea dwarf
Common name: Rhoeo; moses in the cradle
This evergreen perennial has green leaves above and deep purple underneath and clumps as it grows. A gorgeous low border plant or ground cover that is hardy and very easy to grow.
Size
Plant height: up to 40 cm
Plant spread: up to 80 cm
Care and Maintenance
- tolerates light frost once established
- tolerates drought once established
- full sun, semi shade
- planting season all year round
- medium water use
- fertilize in spring with slow release fertilizer
Planting
- All plants have roots and are ready for planting.
- Water each day for 2–3 weeks after planting.
- Tradescantia spathacea dwarf (rhoeo; moses in the cradle) is great for bedding, rockeries, containers, borders, tubs, mass and scattered plantings, this plant will thrive in any garden and looks amazing.
