Overview

Tinantia pringlei pale-leaved is a plant with a mounding, spreading habit in the genus Tinantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with deciduous, green with purple spots foliage. Tinantia pringlei pale-leaved grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include border, woodland garden and container.

About

Tinantia pringlei pale-leaved is a cultivar of the Tinantia genus, belonging to the Commelinaceae family. It is a mounding, spreading plant with deciduous foliage that is green with purple spots. Suited to partial shade, it thrives in sheltered, north-facing aspects with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, this cultivar is best grown in borders, woodland gardens, or containers. It is of interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by division, stem cuttings, or seed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tinantia

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Tinantia pringlei pale-leaved size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Mounding, spreading

Foliage

Deciduous, green with purple spots

Suggested uses

Border, woodland garden, container

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tinantia pringlei pale-leaved

Propagation

Division, stem cuttings, seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Resistant to verticillium wilt

Frequently asked questions