TIBOUCHINA REGULAR 9″ pot
$34.99
A native of Brazil, princess flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) is a glorious addition to tropical and sub-tropical gardens, and is a recipient of the Award of Garden Merit given out by the Royal Horticultural Society. This broadleaf evergreen has large purple flowers and soft hairy leaves that are red around the edges adding interest and a burst of color to any landscape. Though princess flower is usually grown as a shrub in the U.S., it sometimes becomes large enough to form a small ornamental tree.
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| Quantity | Price | % Discount |
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| 2 | $31.49 | 10% |
| 3 | $27.99 | 20% |
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Description
Princess Flower Care
Grow princess flower in rich, fertile soil that is moist but well-drained, in a full sun location. Be sure to protect this plant from frost and strong winds. If you live in USDA hardiness zone 8 or lower, you can plant the princess flower in a container and bring it indoors each winter provided you are able to provide it with enough warmth and sunlight.
Princess flower has a natural round or vase-shaped growth habit, and it is quite tall when mature. Many gardeners prefer to prune it to control its size and shape it into a more compact form.
Light
The princess flower prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, provided it still receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. In USDA hardiness zones 9 and 10 it’s a good idea to provide some shade.
Soil
Your princess flower will appreciate moist, rich soil. While the plant does need regular watering, it’s important that the soil drains well: princess flower can experience root rot if the soil is soggy. This plant prefers a slightly acidic soil, which can be provided through soil amendments such as peat moss, or by feeding it with an acidic fertilizer.
Water
Princess flower is somewhat tolerant of drought but does best when regularly watered. Unless it’s very hot, weekly watering is sufficient (no more than one inch of water per week, through a combination of rainfall and irrigation). Be careful to avoid overwatering, as very wet soil can injure the plant.
Temperature and Humidity
Princess flower is a tropical plant and cannot tolerate frost. If you live in area where this plant is not winter hardy, grow it in a container, and move the plant indoors before the first fall frost.
Fertilizer
It’s best to fertilize your princess flower each spring, summer, and fall. You can use fertilizer intended for acid-loving plants such as rhododendron or azalea, but your plant will also appreciate a bit of manure. A layer of organic mulch will retain soil moisture.
Pruning
Like most shrubs, princess flower should be pruned to remove dead or damaged branches at any time. Beyond this, pruning is usually done to maintain a rounded shape or to train it into a standard tree form. Pruning for shape and to control its size is best performed immediately after the shrub finishes flowering.
Pinching off new growth will encourage branch formation and create a fuller shrub.
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| Weight | 20 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 36 × 9 × 9 in |
| Light Condition | Full Sun |
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