Overview
Tradescantia 'Pink Dragon' (v) is a trailing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tradescantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tradescantia 'Pink Dragon' (v) 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 'Pink Dragon' is a trailing cultivar of the perennial genus Tradescantia, known for its fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun to 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 pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral, and requires moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Pink Dragon' is ideal for patio and container planting and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in spring or 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.
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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 'Pink Dragon' (v) 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 'Pink Dragon' (v)
- 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 'Pink Dragon' (v)?
Tradescantia 'Pink Dragon' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tradescantia 'Pink Dragon' (v) need?
Tradescantia 'Pink Dragon' (v) 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 'Pink Dragon' (v) hardy in the UK?
Tradescantia 'Pink Dragon' (v) 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 'Pink Dragon' (v)?
Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer.
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- Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes'
- Tradescantia 'J. C. Weguelin'Spiderwort
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