Overview
Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' is a trailing, spreading branched perennial in the genus Tradescantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' grows best in partial shade and full shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include groundcover, container planting and hanging baskets.
About
Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' is a compact, trailing perennial with variegated foliage featuring green, cream, and purple hues, often grown as a groundcover or in containers.
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.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tradescantia
- Sunlight
- partial shade, full shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Trailing, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- groundcover, container planting, hanging baskets
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and partial to full shade; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Pruning
- Trim back to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
- Propagation
- stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Red spider mite, Mealybugs, Aphids, Vine weevil, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice'?
Prefers well-drained soil and partial to full shade; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Where is the best place to plant Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice'?
Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' prefers partial shade and full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' need?
Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice'?
Trim back to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
Is Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' hardy in the UK?
Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice'?
Stem cuttings.
More in the Tradescantia genus
- Tradescantia 'Osprey'Spiderwort
- Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise' (v)Silver Inch Plant
- Tradescantia × andersonianaspider lily Andersoniana Group
- Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes'
- Tradescantia 'J. C. Weguelin'Spiderwort
- Tradescantia 'Purewell Giant'Spiderwort
- Tradescantia 'Purple Dome'Spiderwort