Daily
Water Requirement
Purple
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Summer
Flowering Season
Hedge
Use
Large
Size
Medium
Maintenance
Yes
With Pots
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Balcony,Hedge,Outdoor
Use
Tibouchina semidecandra
Family
Melastomataceae
Origin
Brazil
Description
Tibouchina also called as Begam Bahar is a sprawling, evergreen shrub or small ornamental tree native to Brazil and ranges from 10 to 15 feet (20 feet with proper training) in height. The dark green, velvety, four to six-inch-long leaves have several prominent longitudinal veins instead of the usual one, and are often edged in red.
Large, royal purple blossoms, flaring open to five inches, are held on terminal panicles above the foliage, creating a spectacular sight when in full bloom. Some flowers are open throughout the year but they are especially plentiful from May to January.
Environment
Begum bahar plant grows well in bright direct sunlight. But provide shade in afternoon during summers Plant in full sun for best color and maximum flowering. They can tolerate the shade but will not thrive. Princess-Flower is ideal for the mixed shrubbery border or used in small groupings to compound the impact of bloom-time.
Landscape Use
Begam Bahar is ideal for the mixed shrubbery border or used in small groupings to compound the impact of bloom-time.
