Tibouchina lepidota (Glory Bush, Dwarf Princess Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Tibouchina |
| Species | lepidota |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Columbia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-50 |
| Height | 30-90 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Used as a border or accent pant. |
| Propagation | Propagated by cuttings taken in late spring and summer. |
| Cultivation | Prefers organic, moist soil with full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Found in tropical rainforests. |
| Leaf Description | The thin, green leaves are narrow and long with lengthwise margins. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are showy and purple with 5-petals. |
Photographs
Tibouchina lepidota, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Tibouchina lepidota, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Tibouchina lepidota, flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Tibouchina lepidota, bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Tibouchina lepidota, bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.