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Tibouchina, Glory Flower, Princess Flower 'Edwardsii'

Tibouchinaurvilleana

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Genus
Tibouchina (tib-OO-kee-nuh)
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Species
urvilleana (ur-VIL-ah-nuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

San Diego, California

Brooksville, Florida

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

Quincy, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Falls Church, Virginia

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