Starting tibouchina from seed

Studley Dec 11, 2003

I think I just discovered some seed on my tibouchina urvilleana. Has anyone ever tried to grow tibouchina from seed? I have always had great luck growing them from cuttings so don't know if I'll bother to try the seed but am very curious since I had never seen seed pods on them before. Any info would be helpful. Thanks!

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Roselaine North Vancouver, BC(Zone 8a) Dec 12, 2003

http://www.volcanogallery.com/princess_flower.htm

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goldenfish Tottori, Japan(Zone 9a) Dec 12, 2003

It should be sown on the surface of the compost and not covered. And put it in a temperature about 65-70 degrees F. It requires light.
This is mine. Tibouchina urvilleana 'Little Angel'
Good luck!!

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Studley Dec 12, 2003

Thanks for the info! I couldn't find much. That is a beautiful pink variety, goldenfish, that I have never seen before. I have the common purple.

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MaVieRose High Desert, CA(Zone 8a) Dec 12, 2003

this url maybe able to help http://earthnotes.tripod.com/seeds_t.htm ... be sure to click on Begonia... to give u detailed details needed.

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imzadi Jackson, SC(Zone 8a) Dec 13, 2003

what a pretty flower. never heard of this one. wow i need to get better nurserys around me. hehe

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goldenfish Tottori, Japan(Zone 9a) Dec 13, 2003

Thank you imzadi! This Tibouchina bloom in late autumn. Each flower goes through changes of colour pale pink to pink with a dash of purple. Very beautiful and unique:)

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