Garden care: Cut back the flowered stems to prolong flowering and prevent the plant from self-seeding. Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. Stake with twiggy pea sticks well before the flowers appear
How to care for Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) JS Brainstorm (PBR):
Cut back the flowered stems to prolong flowering and prevent the plant from self-seeding. Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. Stake with twiggy pea sticks well before the flowers appear
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.