Can I cut back my tibouchina?
Tibouchina shrubs, also known as princess flowers, come in varying sizes with some growing to tree-form plants. They are all cold-sensitive, so it is best to wait until winter is about over to remove freeze damage and reshape the plants. Around the end of February would be a good time to perform needed pruning.
How do you care for tibouchina Urvilleana?
Tibouchina urvilleana needs an illuminated exposure but without direct sun during the whole year except in winter that needs several hours of daily sun. They do not resist frost. They need a winter rest at 10-15 ºC. The soil can be a mixture of coarse sand, peat and mulch in equal parts.
How do you prune a purple princess?
Prune to about a third of an inch above a pair of dormant buds. These buds, and perhaps some lower buds, will then grow into new leafy branches. Actually, to prevent a princess flower from becoming leggy, it is wise to pinch branch tips off several times a year.
When should Tibouchina be pruned?
To maintain a dense shape, lightly prune tibouchinas after flowering or in early spring. Rejuvenate old, woody plants by giving them a hard prune in early spring to encourage new growth.
Why is my Tibouchina dying?
Tibouchinas enjoy a well drained acidic type soil. It could be that the pH of your soil is too high and this can cause leaf burn at the edges of the leaf. It might be a good idea to take a sample of your soil to your local nursery to test the pH. You can acidify the soil by adding a Yates product called Acitone.
What is the common name of tibouchina Urvilleana?
Princess Flower
Tibouchina urvilleana (DC) Cogn.
| Family Name: | Melastomataceae |
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| Synonyms: | Appendicularia grandiflora, Appendicularia splendens, Pleroma urvilleana, Lisiandra |
| Common Name: | Princess Flower, Glory Bush, Purple Glory Tree, Lasiandra, Pleroma, Brazilian Sendudok |
What is the best fertilizer for Tibouchina?
Fertilise Tibouchinas every autumn & spring with 5 in 1® Organic Fertiliser and also add a couple of handfuls of Searles Azalea & Camellia Plant Food. Then cover the soil with a thick layer of a high quality mulch, such as Searles Premium Garden Mulch, and then give them a good deep watering.
How do you prune a purple flower?
Pruning them is simple:
- Once the flower spikes have faded (generally in early summer), cut the stems right back down to the base. This will encourage a second flush of blooms.
- Leave the second lot of stems over winter to protect new growth from frosts.