Tradescantia andersoniana 'Karminglut' - 2026

Tradescantia ‘Karminglut’ is a vibrant and striking perennial that lights up the garden with its carmine-red flowers over lush, grass-like foliage. The leaves are narrow, lance-shaped and blue-green, forming a neat, upright clump that provides year-round texture and colour. During the summer months it bursts into bloom, with triangular, three-petalled blossoms in deep pink to magenta-carmine, each with bright yellow stamens, appearing in succession to give a long, showy display. Its vivid flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to the garden.

‘Karminglut’ thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil and does well in full sun to partial shade—morning sun or dappled shade will allow the blooms to shine without overheating the foliage. This cultivar is hardy and long-flowering, making it suitable for borders, pollinator gardens, or containers. Regular deadheading of spent blooms helps prolong flowering, and cutting back the plant after the main flush encourages fresh foliage and possible rebloom. It balances decorative appeal with garden resilience and wildlife benefit.