Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegata'
Variegated Purple Glory Flower
Item #: 6326
Zones: 8a to 10b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 24" tall
Origin: South America
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
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I have always been a fan of tibouchina and had hunted for years to find the variegated form before finally locating it in Bob Brown's fine collection in England. The slowly growing, 2' tall mass of woody stems is clothed with velvety green leaves, each edged with a creamy border. Starting in late summer, the clumps of Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegata' are topped with stunning 2" wide, dark purple flowers...an indescribable contrast. Although the green form is marginally hardy for us, we still don't have data on this gem, so stick to containers north of Zone 8 for now.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Tibouchina
Flower Color: Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color: Green , Variegated
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants
Other: Cut Flower Plants , Pollinator Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Tropical Looking Plants , Colored Foliage , Patterned Foliage , House Plants