Tradescantia | Cerise Sky My wedding journal The leaves also turn vibrant

The leaves also turn vibrant red in autumn for an extra splash of interest

It grows well in well-draining soils and is particularly tolerant of dry conditions once established

The pods also look stunning spray painted in floral work and gold and silver will add a touch of glamour to your floral work

but they can be trimmed to suit

they also assist toddlers and preschoolers with counting

Tradescantia | Cerise Sky My wedding journal The leaves also turn vibrantThis plant has strappy evergreen stems with curving leaves where they meet the stem. The flowers are three petalled and are a striking hot pink, cerise colour which emerge through the summer. If you don't want the plant to self seed, you could deadhead after flowering. Grows best in full sun or part shade, and will bloom from early summer through to autumn. Grows to 50 cm tall and wide, and loves a handful of compost around its base in the springtime.