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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Tibouchina urvilleana
glory bush
Flower Color
Description
A lax evergreen shrub to 4m or more, with elliptic, softly hairy leaves with prominent longitudinal veins and rich violet-purple flowers 6-10cm across, with exserted, blackish stamens
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H0
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 1-12
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
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Key Features
City and courtyard gardensMediterranean climate plantsArchitecturalPatio and container plantsWall side borders