Tibouchina urvilleana
Tibouchina urvilleana, or the princess flower, can grow up to five metres tall with spectacular, bright purple-indigo flowers.
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.
Common Name: Princess Flower
Family: Melastomataceae (The Melastoma Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
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Soil Moisture: Average, Moist, Wet
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Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
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