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Tibouchina Grossa Seeds for Garden Planting

Tibouchina Grossa Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.69 USD
$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare a well-draining seed-starting mix.


Sow seeds lightly on the surface and gently press in.


Maintain moist but not soggy soil until germination.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade.


Water regularly but avoid water-logging.


Feed with balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Tips

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost in cooler climates.


Use containers with drainage to avoid root rot.


Mulch around plant base to conserve moisture in hot weather.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Evergreen shrub

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Shrubby

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Long season

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

outdoor

About
Tibouchina Grossa Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Flower seeds for sowing.

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering ornamental shrub.


Tibouchina Grossa (synonym Chaetogastra grossa) is a tropical flowering shrub native to parts of South America. Known for its vibrant blooms and attractive foliage, this “Princess Flower” adds bright color to garden landscapes and containers. Its showy flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it a delightful addition to pollinator gardens.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring / Warm season

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

Medium Shrub

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Yes

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

60–90 cm

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

60–90 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Light cover

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

rich soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000198485

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Tibouchina grossa different from other ornamental flowering shrubs?

Its large, vibrant purple blooms and lush evergreen foliage create a dramatic tropical-style garden display.

Can Tibouchina grossa be planted as a landscape focal point?

Yes, it makes an excellent specimen plant for borders, feature gardens, and ornamental landscapes.

Will the flowers provide color over an extended flowering season?

Yes, healthy plants can produce abundant purple blooms across a long flowering period under suitable conditions.

Can Tibouchina grossa be grown in large decorative containers?

Yes, it performs well in spacious patio pots and ornamental containers with fertile, well-drained soil.

Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects visit the flowers?

Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.

Does light pruning encourage fuller growth and continued flowering?

Yes, occasional pruning helps maintain a compact shape while encouraging vigorous growth and additional blooms.