Overview
Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' is a trailing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tradescantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and low maintenance.
About
Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, known for its perennial, evergreen foliage and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH and requires moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Angel Eyes' is ideal for patios and containers, offering low-maintenance interest during spring and summer.
About the genus
Tradescantia is a genus of 85 species of herbaceous perennial wildflowers in the family Commelinaceae, native to the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina, including the West Indies. Members of the genus are known by many common names, including inchplant, wandering jew, wandering dude, spiderwort, dayflower and trad.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tradescantia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer
- Pest resistance
- Red spider mite, Mealybugs, Aphids, Vine weevil, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes'?
Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' need?
Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' hardy in the UK?
Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes'?
Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer.
More in the Tradescantia genus
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Blue Spider'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Gisela'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Iris Prichard'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Little White Doll'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mariella'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mrs Loewer'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Ocean Blue'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Purple Profusion'