TIBOUCHINA urvilleana
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TIBOUCHINA urvilleana
Commonly known as Glory bush, Purple glory tree
(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
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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 -
Evergreenvelvety-hairy leaves 5-7cm (2-3in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetReddish purple -
Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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 winterLoam based potting compost (JI No. 3) in full light, shade from hot sun
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Patio / pot plants
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Tall ShrubProduces leafy panicles of satin-textured, saucer-shaped flowers 7-10cm (3-4in) across with dark, hooked stamens
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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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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
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilIf growing outside
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Full sun
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Mature Size2-3m (6½-10ft)
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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