Tibouchina granulosa "Rosea" Very Rare sweet bubby

sweet bubby

since the drooping bracted spikes carry a passing resemblance to the strobiles of the brewer's vine

The fall color is a clean

where the white-striped blades brighten dark corners and contrast with broad-leaved companions

generous fall of rose-purple pea flowers carried in racemes six to eight inches long

Tibouchina granulosa "Rosea" Very Rare sweet bubbyThis Tibouchina is a tropical tree native to Brazil. It may not be cold hardy except in south Florida where Gardino Nursery gives the following account. "This pink form of Tibouchina is very rare in this country. Even in its native country of Brazil, they are scarce compared with regular Tibouchina granulosa which produces purple flowers. Tibouchina granulosa in North America is confined to the most southern states (zone 10) and marginal at zone 9.