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    Tibouchina urvilleana 'Rich Blue Sun'

    Also Known As

    • Rich Blue Sun Princess Flower

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    Tibouchina urvilleana 'Rich Blue Sun' plant details

    Tibouchina urvilleana 'Rich Blue Sun' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tibouchina urvilleana 'Rich Blue Sun'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: melastomataceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tibouchina urvilleana 'Rich Blue Sun'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An upright, woody stemmed shrub displaying velvety green leaves and large, bright magenta-purple flowers. Prune after flowering to encourage new blooms. Grows best in moist, fertile soil. Protect from strong winds as branches can be brittle. Prune to maintain form. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Tibouchina urvilleana 'Rich Blue Sun' plant

    How to Grow Tibouchina urvilleana 'Rich Blue Sun'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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