Tibouchina – Glory Bush / Princess Flower – Tibouchina urvilleana – Purple
Striking purple flowers with lush tropical garden foliage
Category : Blooming Beauties
Tibouchina (Tibouchina urvilleana), also known as Glory Bush or Princess Flower, is a tropical shrub producing vivid purple blooms with soft velvety petals. Flowering for long periods in warm climates, it is ideal for hedges, borders, or feature planting. Low maintenance and highly ornamental, it adds bold colour to gardens.
Why You’ll Love This Plant
- Stunning vivid purple flowers with velvet texture
- Long flowering season in warm climates
- Dense, lush green foliage for strong contrast
- Excellent feature or screening shrub
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Fast-growing and highly ornamental
This plant is loved for its intense purple floral display that stands out in any garden. It creates a tropical, vibrant look and works beautifully as a feature plant or informal hedge, bringing continuous colour and texture throughout the warmer months.
Care Instructions (Sydney – Brief & Important)
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering: Regular; keep soil evenly moist
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Climate: Frost sensitive; protect in colder Sydney areas
- Feeding: Fertilise in spring and summer for strong flowering
- Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage density
