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Photo by Karl Gercens III
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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
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
By: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated]
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Gardening facts about Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated] plant
How to Grow Tibouchina urvilleana [variegated]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- high - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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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 Athen's Blue Dwarf Princess Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-7'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Ecuador Princess Tibouchina
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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