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Tradescantia Andersoniana Group 'Sweet Kate' (Spider lily 'Sweet Kate')
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tradescantia Andersoniana Group 'Sweet Kate'
Other names
Spider lily 'Sweet Kate', Spiderwort 'Sweet Kate', Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate'
Genus
Tradescantia Tradescantia
Variety or Cultivar
'Sweet Kate' _ 'Sweet Kate' is a compact, clump-forming perennial with semi-evergreen, strap-shaped, golden-yellow leaves. Deep purple, three-petaled, large flowers are borne in clusters atop stiff stems throughout summer.
Tradescantia Andersoniana Group 'Sweet Kate' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Flower
Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage
Golden-yellow in All seasons
How to care
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General care
Pruning
After flowering cut stems back to prevent seeding and to encourage further flowers. May also need staking. Cut back in late summer to encourage rebloom in autumn. Cut back leaves in autumn to encourage fresh new growth in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Tradescantia Andersoniana Group 'Sweet Kate' (Spider lily 'Sweet Kate') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist soil in full sun or part shade. Prefers a slightly acidic pH.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Tradescantia Andersoniana Group 'Sweet Kate'
Other names
Spider lily 'Sweet Kate', Spiderwort 'Sweet Kate', Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate'
Genus
Tradescantia Tradescantia
Variety or Cultivar
'Sweet Kate' _ 'Sweet Kate' is a compact, clump-forming perennial with semi-evergreen, strap-shaped, golden-yellow leaves. Deep purple, three-petaled, large flowers are borne in clusters atop stiff stems throughout summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage
Golden-yellow in All seasons
General care
Pruning
After flowering cut stems back to prevent seeding and to encourage further flowers. May also need staking. Cut back in late summer to encourage rebloom in autumn. Cut back leaves in autumn to encourage fresh new growth in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Tradescantia Andersoniana Group 'Sweet Kate' (Spider lily 'Sweet Kate') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist soil in full sun or part shade. Prefers a slightly acidic pH.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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