Tradescantia 'Lucky Charm'Tradescantia 'Lucky Charm'

Tradescantia ‘Lucky Charm’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

 

Dwarf gold leaf Tradescantia. Blue flowers and a compact habit. It has the most contrasting colors of the CHARM™ Series. Planting something Lucky and Gold in your garden will surely be a sign of good fortune to come.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 15″ / 11″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July, August

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Common Name

Tradescantia

Family

Commelinaceae

Genus

[Tradescantia](/product-category/genus/perennial/tradescantia/)

species

hybrid

Plant Series

[Tradescantia CHARM™ Series](/product-category/plant-series/tradescantia-charm-series/)

Plant Type

[Perennial](/product-category/genus/perennial/)

US Patent #

PP22981

EU Grant #

Bloom Time

[May](/product-category/bloom-time/may/), [June](/product-category/bloom-time/june/), [July](/product-category/bloom-time/july/), [August](/product-category/bloom-time/august/)

Flower Color

[Blue](/product-category/flower-color/blue/)

Foliage Color

[Yellow](/product-category/leaf-color/leaf-color-yellow/)

Dormancy

Winter

Exposure

[Full Sun](/product-category/exposure/full-sun/), [Part Shade](/product-category/exposure/part-shade/)

Growth Habit

[Clumping](/product-category/growth-habit/clumping/)

Growth Rate

[Fast](/product-category/growth-rate/growth-rate-fast/)

Hardiness Zone

[5](/product-category/hardiness-zone/5/), [6](/product-category/hardiness-zone/6/), [7](/product-category/hardiness-zone/7/), [8](/product-category/hardiness-zone/8/), [9](/product-category/hardiness-zone/9/)

How Different?

Shorter and more compact than 'Blue and Gold' ('Sweet Kate').

Landscape Value

Colorful before it blooms! Use as an accent, for edging, in mixed beds, or containers.

Most Active Growing Season

[Spring](/product-category/most-active-growing-season/most-active-growing-season-spring/)

Persistence

Deciduous

Size (HT/W/FL HT)

8" / 15" / 11"

Soil (Garden)

Light, moist, and fertile.

Water (Garden)

Average water needs in the garden.

Special Uses

[Deep South](/product-category/special-uses/deep-south/)

Comments

Cut back for rebloom. Easy to grow.

Water (Greenhouse) Dry slightly between waterings.
EC 0.06 – 1.0
pH 5.8 – 6.8
Fertility Needs 150 – 200 ppm
Notes
Finish Time to 4″ 4 – 6 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon 8 – 10 weeks
Day Length for Flowering
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