Tibouchina heteromalla - Silver Leafed Princess Flower

I have a juvenile Tibouchina which I'm hoping is just about to throw up a flower spike.
They also have really attractive foliage in my opinion.

Meanie:

Which Tibouchina species do you have?

There's a dozen species or so which grow here.

Sorry Delonix, I don't know. I bought the plant at a local charity plant sale for 99 pence!!

Meanie:

When it blooms you'll find out. : > )

The most commonly grown one in CA is Tibouchina urvilleana - Princess Flower.

If it blooms!!!!

Meanie:

If it's T. urvilleana -- it should start blooming soon...as it blooms from summer through winter and will rest briefly during spring. Although, I have seen large trees in the San Francisco Bay Area bloom all year.

lots of beautiful pictures on here,

Yorkshire:

Yes, GoY has some terrific photographer...doesn't it?

actually I meant your photo's, but then have to agree about GOY there is some lovely photography put on,

Yorkshire:

Thanks! : > )

your welcome

Tibouchina is one plant I've never grown, but have always wanted to grow. This one is just lovely.

Bernieh:

Thanks! : > )

Most species are very easy to grow. I'm sure they would do well in your climate.

Tibouchina granulosa - Purple Glory tree which has more of purplish-pink flower is my favorite.