Both the gorgeous tibouchina urvilleana and the velvety-leaved grandifolia are landscape show-stoppers for their luscious purple flowers. Read all about it!

Mar 13, 2023 · A native of Brazil, princess flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) is a glorious addition to tropical and sub-tropical gardens, and is a recipient of the Award of Garden Merit given out by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Tibouchina / ˌ t ɪ b uː ˈ k aɪ n ə / [2] [3] is a neotropical flowering plant genus in the family Melastomataceae. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Species of this genus are subshrubs, shrubs or small trees and typically have purple flowers. [ 7 ]

Feb 13, 2022 · Not strictly speaking a tibouchina it is a very close relative and in the same family. In fact, its common name is native lasiandra and comes from SE Asia and Australia. A small shrub to 1.5m. I have it growing next to the albo ‘Elsa’ and they flower at the same time.

The tropical tibouchina tree is one of the most breathtaking purple-flowering trees in South Florida. It can be a challenge to grow, but - when planted in just the right spot - the beauty of tibouchina will have people knocking at your door to find out what it is.

Tibouchina can grow to be fifteen feet high and twelve feet wide given a warm climate, good soil conditions, and plenty of space. Tibouchina plants grow successfully in US Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 8-12. In zone 8, it dies back after the first frost but revives in the springtime. Dazzling Flower Color

Tibouchina are flashy tree-shaped shrubs that bloom abundantly in late summer and autumn They can grow up to 8 m tall and have stunning flowers in colours ranging from purple, mauve, pink or white which can be up to 10 cm across. Tibouchinas have tropical origins so they must be grown in frost free conditions.

Tibouchina Species: urvilleana Family: Melastomataceae Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Stem Cutting Country Or Region Of Origin: Brazil Distribution: FL, TX, CA Dimensions: Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in. Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in. Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Perennial Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics ...

A spectacular sight when in full bloom, Tibouchina urvilleana (Princess Flower) is a large, sprawling, tropical, evergreen shrub or small tree boasting a lush foliage of elliptic, softly hairy leaves, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm), sometimes edged in red, with prominent longitudinal veins.

Growing Tibouchina Commonly known as ‘Glory Bush’ It is only safe to grow Tibouchina urvilleana outside against the warmest wall you have available in the very mildest climates.