{"product_id":"tibouchina-princess-flower-4iay81","title":"Tibouchina Princess Flower","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Wave of Tropical Purple Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tibouchina, or Princess Flower, will add a hint of the tropics and plenty of color to your yard.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flowers are a bright, almost neon purple\u003c\/strong\u003e, containing 5 petals and long purple stamens. The plant is covered in evergreen, narrow, and soft hairy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy bloomer, the Tibouchina blooms from early spring to early summer in most climates. Once established, it’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erelatively low maintenance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand requires only supplemental watering during warm temperatures. This plant also attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally found in tropical rainforests, the Princess Flower\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egrows as a broadleaf evergreen in warm climates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere it is hardy. Other climates can grow it in a container, bringing it inside to overwinter the plant. It has a natural round shape that makes it perfect as a border or accent plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this purple splendor to your garden by ordering your own Tibouchina Princess Flower online today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor your Princess Flower, choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Those who experience hot summers may also want to ensure there’s some afternoon shade. Princess Flowers prefers fertile, moist, and slightly acidic soil, but ensure it’s well-draining and doesn’t get soggy. After planting, apply a layer of mulch to help conserve moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:  \u003c\/strong\u003ePrincess Flowers need regular watering. Water the shrub weekly, but be careful to avoid making the soil soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e3. Fertilizing: \u003c\/strong\u003eFertilize in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost gardeners choose to prune their Princess Flower to control its size and shape. If pruning, do so once the shrub has finished flowering. Prune diseased and dead branches as needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"3 gallon","offer_id":48860187492522,"sku":"18133","price":10.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":48860187525290,"sku":"18149","price":16.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6566\/3658\/files\/8t60w6x27edb_4a11f648-54a5-43ca-9f2c-d59237ff8d4d.jpg?v=1784865028","url":"https:\/\/fastgrowingtrees.shop\/products\/tibouchina-princess-flower-4iay81","provider":"Wasatch \u0026 West Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}