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near tropical tibouchina

Tibouchina paratropica

Genus: Tibouchina
Family: Melastomataceae

About this plant

A borderline hardy, shrubby herbaceous perennial to 60cm, with hairy stems and leaves. In late summer it produces clusters of white or pale pink flowers. In mild areas grow at the base of a sunny wall, in cold regions grow under glass

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Outdoors, grow in moist, fertile soil in a sheltered site in full sun. Add a deep, dry mulch to protect the crown in winter. Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. During growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by surface sowing seed at 18°C in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverLow MaintenancePatio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Gravel GardenOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years