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Silver Leafed Princess Flower

Tibouchina Heteromala

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Overview

The Tibouchina heteromala, commonly known as the Silver Leafed Princess Flower, is a tropical perennial valued for its striking foliage and vivid purple blooms. Thriving in USDA zones 9b-11, it reaches 3 to 5 feet in height with an equal spread. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Prune for shape and deadhead to encourage more blossoms. Frost-sensitive, it may require protection in cooler climates.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 10–11Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Silver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — Thriving in USDA zones 9b-11, it reaches 3 to 5 feet in height with an equal spread
Silver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soilSilver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — commonly known as the Silver Leafed Princess FlowerSilver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — is a tropical perennial valued for its striking foliage and vivid purple bloomsSilver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — Prune for shape and deadhead to encourage more blossoms

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Melastomataceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Silver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — Thriving in USDA zones 9b-11, it reaches 3 to 5 feet in height with an equal spread
Silver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Silver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — commonly known as the Silver Leafed Princess Flower
Silver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — is a tropical perennial valued for its striking foliage and vivid purple blooms
Silver Leafed Princess Flower (Tibouchina Heteromala) — Prune for shape and deadhead to encourage more blossoms
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