Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) ‘Merlot Clusters’
Description:
Said to be selected by Paul Gooderham at Bressingham, UK, as a spontaneous mutation from an unidentified plant. Its first formal description appeared in a European plant breeders' rights application in 2010. Although protection was never granted, the name became established. It has reddish-purple-flushed foliage in spring and distinctive pale flowers with violet-blue centres.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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