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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
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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
See other plant types of Tibouchina for your garden
Scientific Name: Pleroma heteromalla
aka Tibouchina grandiflora, Tibouchina grandifolia, Tibouchina heteromalla, BIG-LEAF PRINCESS FLOWER, Glory Flower, Purple Glory Bush, Silver leafed Princess Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- high - regular
aka Lasiandra semidecandra, Tibouchina maudhiana, Glory Flower, Princess Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12'-15'
Width: 8'-10'
- sun
- regular
aka Glory Bush, Princess Flower, Purple Glory Bush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 3'-15'
Width: 2'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- high - regular
aka Lasiandra semidecandra 'Variegata', Tibouchina semidecandra 'Variegata', Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegata', Variegata Glory Flower, Variegata Princess Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 15'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly shade
- high - regular
![Photo of Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated] foliage by Karl Gercens III](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/6a/6c/6a6c6e3a0ef8cf255c49404bc8c420cd.webp)
aka Athen's Blue Dwarf Princess Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-7'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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