@Ergates yes I have had them before. I may have to get another for this spot. Wasn't giving me much joy to look at.... I really want to like and love plants otherwise why bother, and you find yourself not putting in enough care when they need it. Perhaps I should give it another go. Thank you for the idea.
I agree with @JennyJ re the tradescantia - an easy plant to look after and to propagate too. I have T pallida "Purple Heart " Purple slightly "furry leaves and It does have flowers - not huge but noticeable enough. In the situation you describe, you may have to be prepared to move plants around at different times of year.
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In the situation you describe, you may have to be prepared to move plants around at different times of year.