Tibouchina urvilleana

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Princess Flower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Janet Hunter

Description

The Princess Flower is a rangy, loosely constructed evergreen shrub with oval, velvety leaves that are 3-6" in length. Dramatic and elegant, 3" wide royal purple flowers form at the ends of the branches during the warm season. Very eye-catching flowers. When grown in the warmer valley areas, this plant prefers protection from hot, drying winds.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.