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    TIBOUCHINA urvilleana

    Commonly known as Glory bush, Purple glory tree

     AWARD
    (now Pleroma urvilleanum) - 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
     
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    • Good to know
      Glasshouse plants require restrictive pruning in late winter
    • Pests & Diseases
      Under glass - red spider mites, aphids, oedema
    • Place of origin
      Brazil
    • Evergreen
      velvety-hairy leaves 5-7cm (2-3in) long
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Reddish purple
    • 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
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2-3m (6½-10ft)
    • Spread
      2-3m (6½-10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Produces leafy panicles of satin-textured, saucer-shaped flowers 7-10cm (3-4in) across with dark, hooked stamens
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      If growing outside
    • Full sun
      If outside
    • Mature Size
      2-3m (6½-10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2-3m (6½-10ft)
       
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