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Pleroma granulosum

Also Known As

  • Tibouchina granulosa

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 12'-24'
  • W: 6'-12'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Pleroma granulosum plant details

Pleroma granulosum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pleroma granulosum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: melastomataceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 24 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pleroma granulosum

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large clusters of royal purple, 2" wide flowers nearly cover this large tropical shrub to small tree with the peak flowering times in spring and summer but it may produce some flowers nearly year round under warm tropical conditions The large smooth deep green foliage makes a wonderful foil for the flowers. The Purple Glory Tree is one of the easiest Tibouchinas to train into a tree standard or it can be pruned to maintain it as a smaller shrub. It can be grown as a medium to large container plant where not hardy. Provide the Purple Glory Tree with a full to mostly sunny, well-drained, moderately fertile soil for the best flowering and densest growth habit. Uncommon but freely flowering and an easily grown tropical. Temperatures below 32 °F may cause temporary defoliation and the Purple Glory Tree is reportedly hardy to about 28 °F for short periods.

Gardening facts about Pleroma granulosum plant

How to Grow Pleroma granulosum

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • purple
    • magenta
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
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