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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
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - velvety-hairy leaves 5-7cm (2-3in) long
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - reddish purple -
Height - 2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread - 2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Tall Shrub - produces leafy panicles of satin-textured, saucer-shaped flowers 7-10cm (3-4in) across with dark, hooked stamens
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Full sun - if outside -
Additional Features - Good to know - - glasshouse plants require restrictive pruning in late winter -
Pests & Diseases - under glass - red spider mites, aphids, oedema -
Place of origin - Brazil -
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 - loam based potting compost (JI No. 3) in full light, shade from hot sun
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Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - if growing outside
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Tibouchina - Growing Guide
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2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Buy Varieties of TIBOUCHINA urvilleana
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
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Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
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