14 Comments to BLUSHING BRIDE TRADESCANTIA

1. by Beverly

   On January 18, 2011 at 9:03 AM

   OMG she is a beauty. What different marking she has.
   Thanks for sharing her with us.

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2. by Udi

   On January 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM

   This wandering Jew is lovely…haven’t seen it before.

   Thanx

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3. by Connie

   On January 17, 2011 at 9:49 AM

   miriam, that is gorgeous.Variegated plants are my weakness.
   Connie
   zone 7
   Oklahoma

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4. by Gloria

   On January 17, 2011 at 9:33 AM

   What a sweet wee thing that plant is! Love the color variations in it.

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5. by Pat

   On January 17, 2011 at 9:17 AM

   That’s a wonderful color combo Miriam, I have two other forms of
   tradescantia and maybe Ill have to get some of this for the garden. Here in Va it blooms early in April and may and then when it gets really
   hot and by July it kind of goes dormant, the best time to catch the leaves and flowers
   here is April /May before the heat arrives. After the flowers fade it drys out
   and just has a few leaves at the base. they say it blooms if you cut it
   back but Ive never done that I let it go and then when it dies out I just add
   other annuals to over it ~ Pat northern va z 6

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6. by Miriam Admin

   On January 17, 2011 at 9:14 AM

   Thanks for you comments. So glad I can share the beauty. I have to tell you that everything looks better in person—especially under the canopy of the fruit trees. The true color really jumps out.

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7. by Kyle

   On January 17, 2011 at 9:08 AM

   Hindsight now tells me that when I encountered one of these I should have bought it…even if it was $20 for a 10″ hanging basket..the colors were remarkeable and the entire plant a must have…I envy you…lol

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8. by Dea

   On January 17, 2011 at 9:07 AM

   You are so right Miriam. Sometimes the unassuming plants can be the real
   treasures. I have a simple T. zabrina that I grow as a houseplant and it is one
   of my favorites. Your blushing bride is beautiful. If you ever need to thin,
   please let us know. And thanks for sharing Dale’s Garden with us.

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9. by Muriel

   On January 17, 2011 at 9:05 AM

   Lovely picture Miriam. This is one of my “go to plants” for container
   gardening.

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10. by Janice

    On January 17, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Lovely.
    Nice photos.
    Makes me want to plant a start or two immediately!
    Is this a creeper?
    Looks a lot like some of the things I’ve had in the past that did a fine job of filling in as groundcover.

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11. by Beth Byrne

    On January 16, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Very pretty!

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12. by Dianne VA Zone 7

    On January 16, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Such a swell plant. A species native here in Virginia and otherwise known as Spiderwort before John Tradescant took it to England where it received its Latin name. Love it and it spreads too in multiple colors.

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13. by Brant

    On January 16, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    are those leaves variegated ? and they are pinkish ?
    Sababa yafim

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14. by Anuga

    On January 16, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Such a delicate flower with very soft color.
    I will dedicate this flower to our friend Nery who is recovering from multiple health issues.
    She too is such a delicate human being.
    Thanks Miriam, for inspiring us with Dale’s garden.
    Love, Anuga

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