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Tibouchina urvilleana

Princess Flower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Janet Hunter

 

Description

The Princess Flower is a rangy, loosely constructed evergreen shrub with oval, velvety leaves that are 3-6" in length. Dramatic and elegant, 3" wide royal purple flowers form at the ends of the branches during the warm season. Very eye-catching flowers. When grown in the warmer valley areas, this plant prefers protection from hot, drying winds.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.