Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Sabal grows well in our hot

grows well in our hot summers

which attract an array of pollinators

Removing the foliage too early can allow the ground to warm around the plant

as long as it doesn't get much summer rain and provided the soil drainage is near perfect

Ask your friends to weed around this one for some real laughs

Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Sabal grows well in our hotI have always been a fan of tibouchina and had hunted for years to find the variegated form before finally locating it in Bob Brown's fine collection in England. The slowly growing, 2' tall mass of woody stems is clothed with velvety green leaves, each edged with a creamy border. Starting in late summer, the clumps of Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegata' are topped with stunning 2" wide, dark purple flowers an indescribable contrast. Although the green