Product Description
Tradescantia 'Webmaster' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners®(25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Spiderwort
This bicolor Spiderwort showcases warm purple flowers with a soft lilac edge. The color transition on the petals almost appears to be airbrushed on. Flowers are large for Spiderwort at 2" wide. The long period of bloom is supported on a polished, compact habit of glaucous blue-green foliage.
Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. It will grow in any amount of sunlight, from full sun to full shade. In full sun, plants must be kept moist to prevent scorching. Plants will have nicer foliage, though perhaps fewer flowers, in partial to full shade. After flowering declines, cut plants all the way back. This will encourage new growth and a second round of bloom.
This clump-forming perennial is easy to divide in either the spring or in early fall. Seedlings may sprout around the parent plant, but they are easily lifted and moved. Tradscantia is very attractive when planted in a naturalized area or by a pond or stream.
Height: 18.0 Inches
Spread: 24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer - Midsummer
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Mass Planting, Native to North America
Tradescantia 'Webmaster' is a captivating perennial that adds a touch of whimsy and vibrant color to gardens with their unique spider-like flowers. It is a cultivar of Spiderwort, known for its adaptability and long blooming period. Here is a closer look at what makes 'Webmaster' special, along with essential information for successful cultivation:
What Makes 'Webmaster' Special:
- Eye-Catching Bicolor Flowers: 'Webmaster' displays large, 2-inch wide, warm purple flowers with a soft lilac edge. The color transition on the petals creates a stunning bicolor effect, almost as if they were airbrushed.
- Abundant Blooms: It produces a profusion of flowers from early to mid-summer, creating a vibrant display that attracts pollinators.
- Adaptable to Sun and Shade: It thrives in a wide range of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
- Compact Habit: It maintains a compact, mounded habit, typically growing 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide, making it suitable for smaller gardens, borders, and containers.
- Attractive Foliage: The foliage is a glaucous blue-green, providing a lovely backdrop for the vibrant flowers and adding texture to the garden.
- Low Maintenance: Tradescantia is generally low-maintenance and easy to care for, requiring minimal attention once established.
- Pollinator-Friendly: The flowers attract butterflies and bees, making it a valuable addition to any pollinator garden.
- Native Plant: It is native to North America, making it a great choice for gardeners looking to incorporate native plants into their landscape.
Description:
- Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9
- Height & Spread: 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide
- Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
- Flower Color: Warm purple with a soft lilac edge
- Foliage: Glaucous blue-green
Native Habitat:
- Tradescantia, commonly known as Spiderwort, is native to North and South America. 'Webmaster' is a cultivated variety.
Landscaping Design Tips:
- Borders: Its compact size and long blooming period make it a great addition to borders, adding color and texture.
- Woodland Gardens: It thrives in partial shade, making it a good choice for woodland gardens.
- Meadow Gardens: It adds a touch of whimsy and delicate color to meadow gardens.
- Naturalized Areas: It can be naturalized in areas with moist soil, such as along streams or ponds.
- Containers: It thrives in containers, adding a splash of vibrant color to patios and balconies.
- Mass Plantings: Plant several together for a dramatic display of flowers.
- Companion Planting: Combine it with other perennials that complement its purple flowers and bloom time, such as yellow or pink flowering plants, or those with contrasting foliage colors.
Planting and Care:
- Planting:
- Plant in spring or fall.
- Choose a location with full sun to full shade (partial shade is often ideal).
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
- Space plants about 24 inches apart.
- Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball.
- Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the crown is level with the ground.
- Fill the hole with soil and firm gently.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
- Care:
- Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
- Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flower stalks to encourage continuous blooming.
- Cut back plants after flowering to rejuvenate the foliage.
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
With its eye-catching bicolor flowers, adaptability to sun and shade, and easy-care nature, Tradescantia 'Webmaster' is a delightful addition to any garden. By following these planting and care tips, you can enjoy its beauty and attract pollinators to your yard for years to come.
Mature field grown roots shipped bare root.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
