{"product_id":"brainstorm-spiderwort-tradescantia-brainstorm","title":"Brainstorm Spiderwort - Tradescantia 'Brainstorm'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrainstorm Spiderwort (\u003cem\u003eTradescantia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Brainstorm') is a low maintenance, clumping groundcover perennial with steel blue-green, strappy leaves and vivid purple open flowers from early summer into autumn. It grows 30cm to 50cm tall and wide, thrives in sun or shade, and forms a tidy clump rather than a wandering mat. That makes it a far better-behaved cousin of the weedy tradescantias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of purple flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple blooms open from early summer right into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandsome blue-green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strappy leaves give a cool, grassy texture all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in full sun or part shade, and even in exposed locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost simply cuts the foliage back, and it reshoots in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnfussy about soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in limestone, clay or loam, provided the soil drains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady underplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart beneath trees and shrubs for a cool, flowering carpet in tropical style or cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePath and border edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 40cm spacing makes a soft, strappy edge that flowers for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it with other perennials where its deep purple adds a note of contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It also grows well as a houseplant in a bright position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brainstorm Spiderwort in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or part shade, in sheltered or exposed positions. It suits almost every climate, from the tropics to cool temperate gardens, and it is completely frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well-drained soil. It copes with limestone, clay or loam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, around 12 weeks. It is not a thirsty plant once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e In spring, cut back any foliage that has been damaged by frost. The sap can irritate skin and mouths, so wear gloves and keep pets from chewing it. Put trimmings in the bin, not in bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Brainstorm Spiderwort as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small clump of strappy leaves on arrival, which bulks up fast in warm weather. Flowers follow from early summer once the clump has filled out. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse all groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eGroundcovers for low maintenance gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it invasive like other tradescantias?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrainstorm is a non-invasive, clumping perennial rather than a creeping mat. As with any tradescantia, put cuttings in the bin rather than tipping them into bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It grows and flowers in sun or part shade, though flowering is heaviest with a few hours of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap can irritate skin and mouths, so it is best kept away from pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789642826047,"sku":"TRA-HYB-BRAINS-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/brainstorm-spiderwort-tradescantia-brainstorm.jpg?v=1792192711","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/brainstorm-spiderwort-tradescantia-brainstorm","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}