Perennials > Tibouchina > Tibouchina heteromalla > Tibouchina heteromalla
Tibouchina heteromalla
Glory Bush, Silver Leafed Princess Flower
Origin: Native to Brazil.
| Family |
| Melastomataceae |
| Genus |
| Tibouchina |
| Species |
| heteromalla |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20-50 |
| Height |
| 1-2 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Prefers moist, organically rich, well drained soils and full sun to part shade |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by softwood cuttings. |
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