About
A reliable shrub, reaching 120-250cm, with a bushy habit with healthy foliage. It produces showy flowers.
About the genus
Tibouchina can be evergreen shrubs or herbaceous perennials, with simple, prominently veined leaves and saucer-shaped flowers with conspicuous stamens
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, mixed plantings
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or light shade
PruningPrune after flowering to maintain shape
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free
Disease resistancePowdery mildew in dry conditions