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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Melastomataceae (Melastomes) |
| Origin: Brazil (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Burgundy |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Fall |
| Synonyms: [Pleroma urvilleana] |
| Height: 6-8 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Tibouchina urvilleana (Princess Flower) - Semi-evergreen open shrub that grows 6-8 feet or more tall by as wide - if really happy can reach 15 feet and be used as a small tree. The ribbed leaves are oval and new foliage is covered with velvty red hairs. A spectacular bloomer with its rich royal purple five-petaled 2-3 inch flowers at the ends of the branches in the spring through fall. Plant in light shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly. Hardy to 27° F. Tip prune occasionally to keep compact.
This information is based on research conducted about this plant in our nursery library and from reliable online sources. We also take into consideration observations of it in our nursery of crops, as well as of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens we have visited. We will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if it includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Tibouchina urvilleana. |
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