{"product_id":"tibouchina-organensis-blue-moon","title":"Tibouchina organensis 'Blue Moon'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elimited quantity \u003cbr\u003eColossal, lilac-blue blooms meets lush, velvet-textured tropical foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_17fa54642fe12ff5-49\"\u003eIf you want to inject a cool, sophisticated, yet undeniably tropical vibe into your summer display, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eTibouchina organensis\u003c\/i\u003e 'Blue Moon' is an absolute showstopper. \u003cspan class=\"citation-118 citation-end-118\"\u003eWhile 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eHailing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-117\"\u003eMassive, Silky Lilac Blooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-117 citation-end-117\"\u003e From late summer right through the autumn, it produces clusters of huge, satiny, lilac-mauve flowers featuring fascinating, intricately curved stamens.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The softer, luminous hue makes it glow in late-afternoon garden light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSumptuous Velvet Foliage:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"295\"\u003eMusa\u003c\/i\u003e (bananas) or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"313\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-116\"\u003eBold, Bushy Structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-116 citation-end-116\"\u003e 'Blue Moon' forms a sturdy, open-branching, upright shrub.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It provides an immediate mid-tier structure to an outdoor jungle setup before becoming the main event when the late-summer flower spikes emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Prefers a rich, fertile, moist, but completely free-draining loam-based or ericaceous compost. It likes consistent moisture but won't tolerate waterlogged feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-115 citation-end-115\"\u003e Grows with an upright, bushy habit, reaching a manageable height and spread of around \u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1.5\\text{m}\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003e$1.5\\text{m}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-114 citation-end-114\"\u003e (\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"5\\text{ft}\" data-index-in-node=\"105\"\u003e$5\\text{ft}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113 citation-end-113\"\u003e) over time, though it responds brilliantly to light shaping after flowering.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113 citation-end-113\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardiness (Overwintering):\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eSupplied in a heavy, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003ewell-established 4-Litre container\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659045974402,"sku":null,"price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/80825B7E-A387-4F50-9573-14E5ACB7B464.jpg?v=1779219743","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/tibouchina-organensis-blue-moon","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}