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TIBOUCHINA
Commonly known as Glory bush
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - shrubs and subshrubs or herbaceous perennials
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Full sun - if outside -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - oedema, red spider mites and aphids in greenhouse -
Place of origin - Mexico, West Indies, South America and Brazil -
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Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter - loaam based potting compost, full light, shade from hot sun
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - if growing outside
Tibouchina - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of TIBOUCHINA
TIBOUCHINA organensis >
Commonly known as: Glory bush.
Large saucer-shaped bluish-purple flowers in profusion for several months. A wonderful conservatory plant
TIBOUCHINA urvilleana >
Commonly known as: Glory bush, Purple glory tree.
Very large reddish-purple flowers. A more compact habit than T. semi-decandra but pruning will be required to keep the plant under control. Suitable for pot growing on patios in the summer
TIBOUCHINA urvilleana variegated >
Commonly known as: Glory Bush.
Pink edged and white variegated leaves provide a splendid contrast to the flowers. An unusual and rare form
