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Billbergia nutans

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Billbergia nutans, commonly known as Queens Tears, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its cascading nature and pretty flowers. It produces pendulous stems that bear showy, tubular, pink and purple flowers in summer. The foliage is strap like, dark green, and has a steady arch as it grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. Billbergia nutans is commonly grown as a potted plant, used in hanging baskets, included in a mixed planting, or planted so it can trail over a wall or the like.

Billbergia nutans plant with green foliage and elegant flowers.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Perennials
Height:40 cm
Spread:40 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asBillbergia nutans Queen's Tears, Queens Tears, Billbergia nutans, Billbergia nutan, Billbergia nutans Queens Tears, Billbergia Queens Tears, Plant Queen's Tears, Queen Of Tears Plant, Queen Tears
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Billbergia nutans, commonly known as Queens Tears, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its cascading nature and pretty flowers. It produces pendulous stems that bear showy, tubular, pink and purple flowers in summer. The foliage is strap like, dark green, and has a steady arch. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. Billbergia nutans is commonly grown as a potted plant, used in hanging baskets, included in a mixed planting, or planted so it can trail over a wall or the like.

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