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Alstonville Tibouchina

Tibouchina 'Alstonville' · Melastomataceae

A spectacular glory bush that erupts in masses of velvety royal-purple flowers in autumn over softly hairy foliage. Fast-growing and showy, best in warm, frost-free gardens.

At a glance

Habit: Shrub
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Moderate Water
Soil: Well-Drained, Acidic Soil
Climate: Subtropical, Warm Temperate
Frost: Frost-Tender
Mature size: 4 m H × 3 m W
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: Autumn Flowering
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Moderate Maintenance

Good for

Feature / Specimen
Bird-Attracting
Bee & Pollinator
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic