TIBOUCHINA
TIBOUCHINA
Commonly known as Glory bush
Genus of about 350 species of evergreen shrubs and subshrubs or herbaceous perennials, some of them climbing, found in rainforest in Mexico, the West Indies and from tropical South America to northern Argentina.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Under glass will need restrictive pruning in late winter -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, aphids, oedema -
Place of origin
Southeastern Brazil -
Evergreenvelvety-hairy, greyish green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, sometimes maturing to bright scarlet.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetBluish purple -
Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen, erect shrub with 4-angled, hairy stems. Produces satin-textured flowers to 10cm (4in) , or more, across
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size3-6m (10-20ft)
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Tibouchina - Growing Guide
