Commonly known as the Purple Glory Bush. Tibouchina urvilleana has velvety dark green leaves, sometimes tinged reddish. Large purple flowers with prominent stamens appear mostly in summer but then sporadically throughout the year. It will eventually grow into a large spreading shrub and it does grows best in sub-tropical locations and is fairly tender. It will survive occasional short periods of frost, although the top growth is killed off but will usually quickly regenerate. Can be grown in a conservatory.
Site: Needs a sheltered spot Soil: Well drained, moist, fertile, humus-rich soil Position: Full sun or part shade Season of Interest: Evergreen, unusual flowers in Autumn Hardiness: - 3°C Protect plants from the cold Height: 12ft (4m) Spread: 12ft (4m)
