Tradescantia andersoniana 'Perinne's Pink' - 2026

Tradescantia andersoniana 'Perrine's Pink' is a compact and graceful perennial that adds gentle colour to shaded or partially shaded garden areas. The plant forms neat clumps of narrow, lance-shaped green leaves, providing structure and texture even when not in flower. From early summer through to early autumn it produces clusters of three-petalled flowers that open from deep pink buds into soft pale pink blooms with bright yellow stamens, creating a delicate and long-lasting display that enhances borders, containers, and woodland edges.

Ecologically, 'Perrine's Pink' is valuable to pollinators such as bees, which are attracted to its abundant, nectar-rich flowers. It thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil and is adaptable to full sun through to partial shade, though some afternoon shade in hot conditions can help preserve foliage colour and flower vigour. Regular deadheading encourages fresh blooms, and its tidy, clump-forming habit makes it low-maintenance and ideal for adding colour and ecological value to mixed perennial plantings.