Princess flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) is a stunning broadleaf evergreen native to Brazil, perfect for tropical and subtropical gardens. Celebrated for its beautiful purple flowers and soft, hairy ...

Q: Our Tibouchina urvilleana tree appears to be distressed this year. The leaves have been much smaller than usual. The purple flowers seem to be about average size, but not the leaves. We’ve tried 20 ...

Princess flower is an evergreen shrub with an almost unpronounceable name, Tibouchina urvilleana. The brilliant purple plant flowers from late spring into winter, and is a showstopper in the garden.

Question: Our tibouchina has made lots of growth this summer and is still flowering. It has some yellow leaves. When can we prune this large shrub? Answer: Enjoy the fall blooms and delay the pruning ...