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    Tibouchina urvilleana

    Also Known As

    • Glory Bush
    • Princess Flower
    • Purple Glory Bush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-15'
    • W: 2'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-12

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    Tibouchina urvilleana plant details

    Tibouchina urvilleana is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter 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 high - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tibouchina urvilleana

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: melastomataceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tibouchina urvilleana

    USDA Zones: 8a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: high - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tibouchina urvilleana, also known as the princess flower, is a Brazilian shrub that can grow up to five metres tall with spectacular, bright purple-indigo flowers. Leaves are oblong, serrulate, possessing 3-7 prominent longitudinal veins and a soft, downy coating. Best chance of winter survival is to move plant to a bright, protected location such as a greenhouse or indoor space with supplemental lighting. Photo: Wikipedia.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Tibouchina urvilleana is a fast growing mounding plant reaching 2-3 feet. Slender furry leaves producing 3" intense purple flowers summer to winter. Needs sun or bright light and warmth.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Royal purple, 3" blooms are borne spring to fall on a shrub-like perennial with velvet-like medium-green foliage.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Tibouchina urvilleana plant

    How to Grow Tibouchina urvilleana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • high - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • 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 semidecandra

    aka Lasiandra semidecandra, Tibouchina maudhiana, Glory Flower, Princess Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Tibouchina semidecandra close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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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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