Tradescantia 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 6-9
Mature Height 15 - 18 inches
Bloom Time June - September (Early summer till early fall)
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'

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #69875

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Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Tradescantia 'Merlot Clusters'
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
NO.1
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

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

Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be just below the soil level and 18-24" apart
Soil Moisture:
Well drained
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed

Winter Care:
Not needed
Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be planted just below the soil level.
Watering Requirements:
Average water neeeds. Water regularaly, do not overwater.
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

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Shipping Information

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/29/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
5B	4/8/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
6A	3/25/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
6B	3/11/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
7A	2/26/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
7B-8A	2/19/24 - 5/10/24	5/6/24
8B-9A	2/12/24 - 5/10/24	5/6/24
9B-10B	2/5/24 - 5/10/24	5/6/24

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Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

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