Tibouchina heteromalla (Glory Bush, Silver Leafed Princess Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Tibouchina |
| Species | heteromalla |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Brazil. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-50 |
| Height | 1-2 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moist, organically rich, well drained soils and full sun to part shade |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Found in tropical and subtropical environments. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stems are soft and green when young and turn brown and woody as it matures. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are oval, velvety and dark green with pale green, lengthwise veins. they grow 5-10 cm long an 2-3 cm wide. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are saucer-shaped, with 5 purple petals and grows about 8 cm across. |
Photographs
Tibouchina heteromalla, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Tibouchina heteromalla, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.