Princess Flower
Tibouchina Urvilleana
Overview
The Princess Flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) is a tropical, evergreen shrub known for its vivid purple blooms. It reaches up to 15 feet in height and 6 to 10 feet in width. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it thrives in USDA zones 9-12 with rich and well-draining soil. Offer ample water and fertilizer for optimal flowering. Pruning maintains its dense, rounded shape, accentuating the striking, velvety foliage.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 10–11Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 10–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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