Tibouchina urvilleana

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Princess Flower

 
Plant photo of: Tibouchina urvilleana
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. The shrub has very eye-catching flowers. When grown in the warmer valley areas, this plant prefers protection from hot, drying winds.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Width Range

n/a

 

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:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.