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Tibouchina 'Athen's Blue' - S1
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Tibouchina 'Athen's Blue'

Tibouchina urvilleana
Reddish hairs cover this superb container plant's pointed leaves and buds, making them as soft as a kitten's ear. More compact than the species, its large royal purple open flowers bloom from spring to fall and will continue to bloom indoors in the greenhouse or cool room.
SKU #P8561

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Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
9,
10
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
6-8' h x 4-6'
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Purple
Features
Great for containers
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Tibouchina is a beautiful specimen plant that grows shrublike filling large containers with fuzzy leaves and large violet purple blooms. Bring indoors before first autumn frost. Keep in a sunny, south-facing window during cold months and cut back in springtime to shape and encourage a full, branching habit.
Final Spacing:
4'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" per week
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting and top-dress yearly in spring thereafter.
Diseases & Pests:
May become leggy. Cut back after flowering and in springtime.