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Old 27-01-2007, 07:53 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Basia Kulesz Basia Kulesz is offline
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Default Wandering Jew problem




Uzytkownik "Sacha" napisal w wiadomosci
. uk...

Please let us know, because I think it's a beauty and would like to have

it.
We have a tiny small flowered Trad we use here in hanging baskets, the one
called 'Bridal Veil' and while it's completely different, it's absolutely
enchanting. The leaves are purple, here and there, on the reverse and a
few of those in a basket are stunners. It's a wonderful species, IMO.


Well, here's a follow-up from Ms. Johnson, I'll cite it:

"Hard to tell on internet especially as it is a few months since the flowers
were around. I have to refresh my memory each year! However, I feel Osprey
has distinctly fluffy blue centre but not so noticeable lines. Have you
checked Iris Pritchard. Could be her."

So, I'll probably be googling around for Iris Pritchard. In the meantime
I've had a look at RHS Plant Finder, there are some 80 named cultivars of
Tradescantia x andersoniana alone. And I know from my own experience that it
sows itself and if one has several differently coloured clumps, then there's
no telling what the offspring might be. However, the consolation is - all
are beautiful

Regards, Barbara.