{"title":"Tibouchina","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eTibouchina\u003c\/em\u003e is in the primarily tropical plant family, Melastomataceae. Due to its latitudinal handicap, we do not grow many members of this family in temperate gardens other than \u003cem\u003eRhexia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMelastoma\u003c\/em\u003e. There are roughly 350 species of tibouchina whose native habitat extends from Mexico south to Argentina. The center of tibouchina diversity is in southeastern Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical climates outside of its native range, tibouchina has a reputation of being quite invasive, but that is certainly not a problem here in the Southeast US. Tibouchina species grow as trees or shrubs and have velvety leaves and large, attractive, purple, red, or white \u003ca title=\"See more butterfly attracting flowers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/butterfly-garden-plants-host-attract-butterflies\"\u003ebutterfly attracting flowers\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cem\u003eT. urvilleana\u003c\/em\u003e is the only species we have found that is even marginally hardy for us. Here in Raleigh, it is a dieback perennial and needs to be planted in a protected site and mulched heavily in winter to keep it alive. North of us, \u003cem\u003eT. urvilleana\u003c\/em\u003e performs quite well as a container plant that can be moved indoors in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTibouchina (Glory Bush) Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGlory bush prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acid pH, but it is adaptable to a wide range of conditions. It will produce purple flowers continually, starting in summer, and benefits from periodic pinching to improve the branching and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tibouchina-urvilleana-variegata","title":"Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata","description":"\u003cp\u003eI have always been a fan of tibouchina and had hunted for years to find the variegated form before finally locating it in Bob Brown's fine collection in England. The slowly growing, 2' tall mass of woody stems is clothed with velvety green leaves, each edged with a creamy border. Starting in late summer, the clumps of Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegata' are topped with stunning 2\" wide, dark purple flowers...an indescribable contrast. Although the green form is marginally hardy for us, we still don't have data on this gem, so stick to containers north of Zone 8 for now.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027319493,"sku":"6326","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Tibouchina-urvilleana-Variegata.i-6326.s-63461.r-1_91206f2d-b2ca-411e-87a6-73730e52820c.jpg?v=1790706100"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Tibouchina-urvilleana-Variegata-1900x350.jpg?v=1689000360","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/tibouchina.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}