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Tibouchina grandiflora.

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Beautiful Brazilian Lasiandra shrub with attractive dark green foliage. Exuberant displays of large vivid royal purple flowers mostly in the warmer months, but can flower all year around in a really warm site. Easily grown in light frost areas, in good soil. Trim to maintain a bushy shape.

Genus

Tibouchina

Species grandiflora.

Cultivar

Common name

Lasiandra

Family name

Melastomataceae

Place of origin

Brazil

DETAILS

Height

2 m

Width

1 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil

Moisture

Prefers even soil moisture

Exposure

Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate light frost only

Garden Style

Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Plant Type

Shrubs