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    Tibouchina lepidota 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Variegated Dwarf Princess Flower
    • Variegated Glory Bush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Tibouchina lepidota 'Variegata' plant details

    Tibouchina lepidota 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tibouchina lepidota 'Variegata'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: melastomataceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: houseplant, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tibouchina lepidota 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rare & Unusual! 2" royal purple to blue flowers are held above the contrasting white edged green foliage creating an amazing combination. This dwarf well branched Tibouchina makes a beautiful addition to container gardens and will often flower throughout the year under good conditions. Item# 9436. If grown indoors Tibouchina's may need periodic misting for best performance.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Tibouchina lepidota 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Tibouchina lepidota 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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