Tradescantia Andersoniana Group 'Osprey' (Spider lily 'Osprey')
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.6m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Tradescantia Andersoniana Group 'Osprey'
Other names: Spider lily 'Osprey', Tradescantia virginiana 'Osprey'
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Genus: Tradescantia
Variety or cultivar: 'Osprey' _ 'Osprey' is an evergreen perennial with strap-shaped leaves and pale blue flowers in summer and autumn.
Tradescantia Andersoniana Group 'Osprey' is: Evergreen
Flower: Pale-blue in Summer; Pale-blue in Autumn
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning: After flowering cut stems back to prevent seeding and to encourage further flowers. May also need staking.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Tradescantia Andersoniana Group 'Osprey' (Spider lily 'Osprey') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun or part shade. May require staking.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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