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Buy Tradescantia fluminensis 'Maiden's Blush'
Also Known As
- Tradescantia 'Blushing Bride'
- Tradescantia 'First Blush'
- Tradescantia 'Maiden's Blush'
- Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blushing Bride'
- Blushing Bride Lady's Tears
- Blushing Bride Virginia Spiderwort
- Maiden's Blush Spiderwort
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-18"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 8a-12
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Tradescantia fluminensis 'Maiden's Blush' plant details
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Maiden's Blush' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia fluminensis 'Maiden's Blush'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: commelinaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, hanging basket, houseplant, repeat-blooming, spotted leaves
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Maiden's Blush'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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How to Grow Tradescantia fluminensis 'Maiden's Blush'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Setcreasea pallida, Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart', Setcreasea purpurea, Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea', Purple Heart Spiderwort
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
- dry in winter
aka Regal Charm Tradescantia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 11"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Angelic Charm Tradescantia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 11"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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