Princess Flower
Pleroma urvilleanum
Formerly Tibouchina urvilleana · also Lasiandra macrantha
Also known as Glory Bush
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A tropical shrub prized for its vibrant purple flowers and fuzzy, purple-tinged foliage. Blooms profusely in warm seasons and makes an excellent specimen or container plant in frost-prone climates.
Why grow it
Tibouchina urvilleana offers extended flowering compared to many tropical ornamentals, with reliable blooms across warm months rather than a brief flush. The combination of purple flowers and distinctly colored foliage provides visual interest beyond peak bloom periods. In frost-prone regions, its compact growth habit and container compatibility make it more practical than larger tropical specimens.
Watch out for
This plant prefers consistently moist (but not waterlogged) soil and can decline quickly if allowed to dry out severely between waterings. In cooler climates, it requires protection from sustained temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, making it best grown as a containerized plant moved indoors over winter.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Melastomataceae
Native Range
Brazil
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A tropical shrub prized for its vibrant purple flowers and fuzzy, purple-tinged foliage. Blooms profusely in warm seasons and makes an excellent specimen or container plant in frost-prone climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Princess Flower grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Tibouchina urvilleana offers extended flowering compared to many tropical ornamentals, with reliable blooms across warm months rather than a brief flush. The combination of purple flowers and distinctly colored foliage provides visual interest beyond peak bloom periods. In frost-prone regions, its compact growth habit and container compatibility make it more practical than larger tropical specimens.
Watch out for
This plant prefers consistently moist (but not waterlogged) soil and can decline quickly if allowed to dry out severely between waterings. In cooler climates, it requires protection from sustained temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, making it best grown as a containerized plant moved indoors over winter.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Melastomataceae
Native Range
Brazil
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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