Tibouchina organensis 'Blue Moon'

limited quantity 
Colossal, lilac-blue blooms meets lush, velvet-textured tropical foliage.

If you want to inject a cool, sophisticated, yet undeniably tropical vibe into your summer display, Tibouchina organensis 'Blue Moon' is an absolute showstopper. While most cultivars of the South American Princess Flower bloom in deep, heavy violet, 'Blue Moon' treats you to masses of massive, silky, saucer-shaped flowers in a striking shade of delicate lilac-blue.

Hailing from the warm, high-altitude Organ Mountains of southeastern Brazil, this evergreen shrub brings immediate architectural weight and exotic flair to the UK patio, terrace, or conservatory.

• Massive, Silky Lilac Blooms: From late summer right through the autumn, it produces clusters of huge, satiny, lilac-mauve flowers featuring fascinating, intricately curved stamens. The softer, luminous hue makes it glow in late-afternoon garden light.
• Sumptuous Velvet Foliage: The leaves are a tactile masterpiece. They are large, rich forest-green, oval, and entirely covered in a soft, downy silver fuzz. Deeply etched longitudinal veins give the foliage a heavily textured, prehistoric look that beautifully offsets smooth-leaved exotics like Musa (bananas) or Alocasia.
• Bold, Bushy Structure: 'Blue Moon' forms a sturdy, open-branching, upright shrub. It provides an immediate mid-tier structure to an outdoor jungle setup before becoming the main event when the late-summer flower spikes emerge.

Growth & Care:

• Position: It loves a warm, sheltered, and sunny spot. To maximize flower production in the UK, give it the brightest, most baking position on your patio during the summer months.
• Soil: Prefers a rich, fertile, moist, but completely free-draining loam-based or ericaceous compost. It likes consistent moisture but won't tolerate waterlogged feet.
• Size: Grows with an upright, bushy habit, reaching a manageable height and spread of around $1.5\text{m}$ ($5\text{ft}$) over time, though it responds brilliantly to light shaping after flowering.
• Hardiness (Overwintering): Tender/Exotic (H2). It will not survive a freezing UK winter outside. The ideal strategy is to grow it as a premium container specimen—let it command the patio all summer, then move it into a frost-free greenhouse, conservatory, or bright, cool porch for the winter months, cutting back on watering.

Size & Presentation:

Supplied in a heavy, well-established 4-Litre container. These are strong, bushy, multiple-branched specimens with substantial root development, ready to anchor your exotic patio displays and deliver an incredible late-season floral impact.