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Spiderwort Merlot Clusters
Spiderwort Merlot Clusters
Who says shady outdoor spaces must be filled with only foliage plants? With our newest shade loving perennial, your customers will enjoy plenty of gorgeous flowers in a color combination that is simply gorgeous. Merlot Clusters is a low-growing plant that is as vibrant as it is irresistible. Butterflies and other pollinators know a good thing when they see it, too! They'll flock to the red-purple blooms on this highly productive plant from early summer to early fall. Merlot Clusters is widely considered to be the most beautiful tradescantia available by gardeners and pros alike.
- Hardiness Zones 4-9. Lift in Fall in zones 3-4
- Mature Height 15 - 18 inches
- Bloom Time Early summer to fall (Jun-Sep)
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship AsNO.1 Bare Root
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Tradescantia 'Merlot Clusters'
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SKU: #69875
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Botanical Name:
Tradescantia 'Merlot Clusters' -
Ship As:
Bare Root -
Size:
NO.1 -
Lift In Fall:
3-4 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Blue, Purple, White -
Flower Form:
1-1.5" wide, 3-petalled flower. -
Foliage Type:
Arching, narrowly lance-shaped, slightly fleshy, mid-green leaves. -
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be just below soil level and 18-24" apart. -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be just below soil level.Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwaterFertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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Very pretty flowers!
Although the flowers these plants produced this year were not exactly like the picture, they're still very pretty. Mine didn't have any blue or deep purple markings, but they were a pretty lavender color. Last year I planted them too late to flower, but they all came up and were very green last year. I planted them in a shaded area that gets a little bit of morning sun. My pics are from this year and I've been enjoying them all spring!
color not as pictured
I love Tradescantia. This one arrived healthy-looking and it is doing well. However the flowers are white, with a tiny hint of lavender, not nearly as dark as the photo shows. The buds are nice and purple. But the flowers are very pale, once they open. Maybe when it gets bigger and has more buds and flowers, it will have the more colorful effect I'd hoped for.
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Annual or perennial
- Asked by Mart
- Verified Reply - AngelaSpiderwort Merlot Clusters is a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9.Was this answer helpful to you
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I live in the 17362 area. Can I plant these Merlot clusters now? The last chance of frost here is first week of May.
- Asked by Susan
- Verified Reply - AngelaPlease go right ahead and plant your Spiderwort Merlot Clusters plant now. There is no need to wait for the last frost date.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are they jugalone toxin resistant?
- Asked by Amy
- Verified Reply - AngelaSpiderwort is considered tolerant of juglone produced by black walnut trees.Was this answer helpful to you
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how many bulbs in one bag??
- Asked by EDWARD
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Merlot Clusters Spiderwort offer includes 3 plants.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this plant toxic to dogs
- Asked by Cathy
- Verified Reply - AngelaSpiderwort Merlot Clusters is generally considered non-toxic to dogs. If large amounts are consumed, it's likely to cause gastro-intestinal discomfort.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are these deer resistent?
- Asked by CHERYL
- Verified Reply - AngelaTradescantia Merlot Clusters are considered deer resistant.Was this answer helpful to you
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Do the flowers turn out to be as blue as depicted in the photo? It's been over a year since that one review and I wonder. Maybe soil acidity plays a factor, as it does for hydrangea. Or maybe the photo is too blue and needs to be replaced.
- Asked by Alana
- Verified Reply - AngelaThis is an interesting question because Tradescantia plants can be sensitive to auto exhausts, sulfur dioxides and low levels of radiation. They are considered bioindicators. The color changes in this plant could possibly be related to the environmental conditions in which they are grown. Although, it's not likely due to the pH of the soil. I would expect there to be variations in the flower and stamen colors of this plant.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this considered to be invasive in rural communities?
- Asked by Kim
- Verified Reply - AngelaTradescantia Merlot Clusters will spread but not as aggressively as the native species known as Virginia spiderwort. Neither are considered invasive.Was this answer helpful to you
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I live in a suburb of Seattle, WA, growing zone 8B. I planted my tradescantia merlot in pots when they arrived and kept them in a semi-heated greenhouse. It is now the second week of May and they have not begun to grow. I am a new gardener. So far, I have had great success with my spring-blooming plants, and have had nearly 100% success rate with 50-60 dahlias I have potted in the greenhouse and which are now between 6 and 12" high. However, my tradescantia have not even begun to grow. Is this normal, or have I done something wrong in planting them as I have?
- Asked by Jan, a beginning gardener
- Verified Reply - AngelaI think you should be seeing new top growth by this time. It's hard to say what may have gone wrong but we will reach out to you by email with a positive resolution. We're very sorry the plants have failed to grow for you.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are these little beauties deer resistant?
- Asked by Soil under my nails, John
- Verified Reply - ViciTradescantia is considered to be deer resistant.Was this answer helpful to you
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