Glory Bush
Tibouchina lepidota
SKU
3975
Can be pruned as a tall shrub or small tree. Clusters of bright violet, purple flowers in summer and fall. Dark green leaves with pale undersides. Use as a small shade tree or mass for a tall hedge. Evergreen. Grows 10 to 12 ft. high and 8 to 10 ft. wide. Full to partial sun.
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10 - 11 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | tib-OO-kee-nuh lep-PID-oh-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer and Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Large, Vibrant Flowers |
Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Can be pruned to shape in late winter if desired.
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