Silver Leafed Princess Flower - 1 Gallon

Common Name

Botanical Name

Tibouchina heteromalla

Family

Tibouchina

Plant Type

USDA Zones

10-11

Native

Southern Brazil

Plant Size

4'-10' tall with a 4' - 8' spread

Flower Description

Deep purple flowers 1.5" across that appear

on tall spikes that can reach 18" in height

Bloom Time

Summer & Fall

Characteristics

Showy, Evergreen

Maintenance

Low; Remove flowers after they fade to 

encourage new blooms

Pests/Diseases

No serious pest or disease issues; watch

for spider mites on outdoor plants

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade

Soil Type

Moist, but Well-draining; Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Water

Average; Keep soil lightly & evenly moist; Allow

upper levels of soil to dry before giving water

again; Water must be regular in summer

Temperature

Winter hardiness 30-32ºF with slightly young 

growth tips being damaged

Pruning & 

Training

Prune by pinching tips to encourage 

bushiness & increase flowering. Cut off 

dead branches

Fertilizer

A yearly layer of organic compost will help soil 

remain fertile. Feed with all purpose fertilizer

once a month during growing season. 

Growth Habit

Upright

Growth Rate

Slow

Spacing

72" - 96"

Uses

Patio & Containers; Wall-Side Borders

Maintenance

Low; Pruning

Propagation

Woody stem cuttings