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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typesucculent
Distribution
Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'
Purple Heart
Flower Color
Description
A trailing evergreen perennial to 20cm in height, the purple stems with narrowly elliptic, purplish glaucous green leaves 8-15cm in length, bright purple beneath, and terminal bright pink, 3-petalled flowers 2-3cm in width
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Cascading
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
hanging basketHouseplantsPatio and container plantsBeddingConservatory and greenhouse
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tab28P250020T0028Z00010 | €1.48 | |
| 1LP250020V0100Z00010 | €3.85 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.