Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Maiden’s Blush’

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Key characteristics

Family: Commelinaceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches, spreads vigorously
Flower color: Small white flowers
Foliage color: Green with pink blush
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low to moderate
Growing zone: USDA Zones 9 to 12
Wildlife: Not known for attracting wildlife, though it may provide habitat for small insects

Groundcovers

Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Maiden’s Blush’

Maiden’s Blush Spiderwort

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Maiden's Blush' is an eye-catching trailing plant known for its delicate, blush-pink and green variegated foliage. The leaves exhibit a soft gradient of pale pink to light green, giving it a soft and romantic appearance. In late spring to early summer, it produces small white, three-petaled flowers that add subtle beauty to the already stunning foliage. Its cascading growth makes it ideal for hanging baskets or as a ground cover in shaded areas.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Woodland Gardens
Under Trees
Containers
Borders

Companion plants

Acorus · Skimmias · Astilbes · Blechnums · Carexes · Heucheras

Design tip

Allow the cascading stems to spill naturally over walls, containers, or raised beds to soften hard edges. Pair the blush-toned foliage with bold leaves and rich green woodland plants to create layered compositions with gentle color and graceful texture.

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