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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 paratropica >
Commonly known as: Glory bush.
Masses of pinkish buds opening pinkish-white. Greenhouse only for this rare species
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
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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
Garden Goodies
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
