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    Tibouchina semidecandra

    Also Known As

    • Lasiandra semidecandra
    • Tibouchina maudhiana
    • Glory Flower
    • Princess Flower

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-15'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Tibouchina semidecandra plant details

    Tibouchina semidecandra is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tibouchina semidecandra

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: melastomataceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tibouchina semidecandra

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Tibouchina semidecandra plant

    How to Grow Tibouchina semidecandra

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Tibouchina heteromalla

    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
    Photo of Tibouchina heteromalla flower by J.G. in SF
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    Tibouchina urvilleana

    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
    Photo of Tibouchina urvilleana flower by Matthias Neumann
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    Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated]

    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
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    Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue'

    aka Athen's Blue Dwarf Princess Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-7'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue' flower by Almost Eden
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    Tibouchina lepidota 'Ecuador Princess'

    aka Ecuador Princess Tibouchina

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Tibouchina lepidota 'Ecuador Princess' flower by Almost Eden
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