• Small purple flowers on the velvety dark green leaves of the Tibouchina lepidota alstonville
  • Purple, 6 petaled flower of Tibouchina lepidota alstonville with small bud
  • Bushy Tibouchina lepidota alstonville with purple flowers and velvety dark green leaves
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Tibouchina lepidota Alstonville

Tibouchina lepidota Alstonville

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Why we love this plant!

Known for its vibrant purple blooms that appear in abundance during warmer months, ‘Alstonville’ is a standout in South East Queensland gardens. Its flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, contributing to local biodiversity. With its bushy growth habit, it provides cover and habitat for small wildlife, making it a good option for wildlife-friendly gardens, borders, and feature plantings.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Moderate watering; keep soil moist during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • A light prune after flowering can help maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

Good to Know:

  • Attractive to native bees and butterflies, drawn to its vibrant purple flowers.

Plant Details
Common uses: Border planting, Container growing, Seasonal colour, Attractive foliage, Feature plant, Pollinator-friendly, Low maintenance garden, Drought hardy/tolerant, Tropical garden, Courtyard garden, Textural interest, and Wow! factor
Expected Height Range: 4 m - 10 m
Spread Range: 4 m - 10 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Summer and Autumn
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: A cultivated variety developed in Alstonville, New South Wales, Australia, Tibouchina lepidota 'Alstonville' does not have a naturally occurring habitat. The parent species, Tibouchina lepidota, is native to the Andes mountains in South America, specifically found in countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. In its natural environment, it thrives in montane humid and cloud forests at elevations between 800 and 3,200 metres above sea level.
Leaf information: Velvety, deep green, lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins and a slightly wavy edge.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
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