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Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Rubra' (Spider lily 'Rubra')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Rubra'
Other names
Spider lily 'Rubra', Lady's tears 'Rubra', Tradescantia 'Rubra', Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Rubra'
Genus
Tradescantia Tradescantia
Variety or Cultivar
'Rubra' _ 'Rubra' is a mound-forming, evergreen perennial with branching stems bearing arching, narrowly lance-shaped, slightly fleshy, mid- to dark green leaves and small clusters of magenta flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Rubra' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Magenta in Summer; Magenta in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Aphids , Vine weevil Aphids , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
After flowering, cut spent flower stems back to prevent seeding and to encourage further flowers.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Rubra' (Spider lily 'Rubra') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Easily tolerates full sun if soil is kept consistently moist. Will tolerate full shade but flowering will be reduced. May be deciduous or semi-evergreen in areas with cold winters.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Rubra'
Other names
Spider lily 'Rubra', Lady's tears 'Rubra', Tradescantia 'Rubra', Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Rubra'
Genus
Tradescantia Tradescantia
Variety or Cultivar
'Rubra' _ 'Rubra' is a mound-forming, evergreen perennial with branching stems bearing arching, narrowly lance-shaped, slightly fleshy, mid- to dark green leaves and small clusters of magenta flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Magenta in Summer; Magenta in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
After flowering, cut spent flower stems back to prevent seeding and to encourage further flowers.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Rubra' (Spider lily 'Rubra') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Easily tolerates full sun if soil is kept consistently moist. Will tolerate full shade but flowering will be reduced. May be deciduous or semi-evergreen in areas with cold winters.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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