Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'JS Brainstorm' (PBR)
spider lily
A hardy spiderwort producing vivid purple-pink, three-petalled flowers with striking yellow stamens over a long flowering period from early summer...
3 × 9cm pots
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Plant description
A hardy spiderwort producing vivid purple-pink, three-petalled flowers with striking yellow stamens over a long flowering period from early summer into autumn. Blooms appear in succession, adding consistent colour to mixed borders or informal planting schemes. The narrow, slightly fleshy green leaves form a compact, clump-forming habit that suits both garden beds and container displays.
This cultivated variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It’s low-maintenance once established, hardy, and tolerant of a range of soil conditions. Tradescantia 'JS Brainstorm' is ideal for gardeners looking for extended seasonal interest and reliable flowering performance.
This cultivated variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It’s low-maintenance once established, hardy, and tolerant of a range of soil conditions. Tradescantia 'JS Brainstorm' is ideal for gardeners looking for extended seasonal interest and reliable flowering performance.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) JS Brainstorm (PBR):
Hardy Tradescantia are easy to grow but benefit from regular maintenance to keep them looking at their best. Cut back flowered stems throughout the summer to encourage repeat blooming and reduce self-seeding. Removing spent stems also helps to direct energy into fresh growth.
Use twiggy pea sticks or discreet staking in spring to support the upright flower stems before they get too tall, especially in exposed sites or richer soils where plants may flop. Lift and divide congested clumps every few years in autumn or early spring to rejuvenate growth and maintain a healthy, floriferous display. This also gives you the opportunity to improve soil with added organic matter and replant the strongest divisions. Water during dry spells in summer and mulch in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Use twiggy pea sticks or discreet staking in spring to support the upright flower stems before they get too tall, especially in exposed sites or richer soils where plants may flop. Lift and divide congested clumps every few years in autumn or early spring to rejuvenate growth and maintain a healthy, floriferous display. This also gives you the opportunity to improve soil with added organic matter and replant the strongest divisions. Water during dry spells in summer and mulch in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
