Overview

Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise' (v) is a trailing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tradescantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise' (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 zebrina 'Pink Paradise' is a trailing, evergreen houseplant in the Commelinaceae prized for its container performance and foliage. It is suited to conservatory and greenhouse conditions as well as bright indoor spots. Plant prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy substrates and benefits from bright light on east, south or west aspects. It flowers in the UK from June to September.

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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In the garden

A member of the Tradescantia genus (family Commelinaceae), Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise' is a trailing evergreen habit grown primarily as a conservatory, greenhouse or houseplant. Its form suits hanging baskets, window baskets and containers where stems can spill over edges and receive good light without being shaded out. Position in bright situations that range from full sun to partial shade and use a loam or sandy compost that drains freely yet retains some moisture; the plant tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline pH. East-, south- or west-facing locations suit it best. In exposed or very windy spots give some shelter; the H4 hardiness rating equates to average garden hardiness in the UK, so in colder, unprotected sites it is safer under cover through winter. Keep plants in containers on patios, in conservatories or as indoor specimens where regular but moderate watering maintains a moist but well-drained root run. Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise' is recommended for patios and containers where its trailing stems can be shown to best effect, and it produces its seasonal flowers from June to September when grown in suitable light.

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 zebrina 'Pink Paradise' (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 zebrina 'Pink Paradise' (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

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