Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated]

Also Known As

Lasiandra semidecandra 'Variegata'
Tibouchina semidecandra 'Variegata'
Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegata'
Variegata Glory Flower
Variegata Princess Flower

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 15'
W: 10'

planting zones

8b-11

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Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated] plant details

Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and high - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: melastomataceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 15 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated]

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: high - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tibouchina urvilleana, or princess flower has intensely royal purple 3" flowers that bloom over a long period. A sun lover, tolerant of summer heat. This variety has variegated green and white velvety leaves. A very ususual plant. Leaves are covered with soft white hairs. One of the showiest flowering tropical plants

By: Accents for Home and Garden

This variegated form of a hugely popular, Brazilian exotic has handsome and unusual, velvety leaves with mixed colors ranging from pale, gray-green through yellow-green to dark green, with narrow white edging and hints of coral! The summer flowers are normal, if huge clusters of violet-purple flowers can be said to be normal. Bound to wow everyone. Full sun or part shade with regular water and fertilizer and mulch for winter protection. Root hardy to mid USDA zone 8 but flowers too late to enjoy. So where temperatures drop into the 20s °F, best in containers kept dryish and protected in winter to blossom early the next year. Otherwise a great houseplant.