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Tibouchina ‘Kathleen’ is a compact flowering shrub admired for its rich purple blooms and neat, well-balanced growth habit. It delivers vibrant colour and lush foliage without overwhelming the garden, making it perfect for smaller spaces.
✔ Rich purple flowers – Produces bold, eye-catching blooms through the warmer months.
✔ Compact growth habit – Ideal for smaller gardens and controlled planting areas.
✔ Evergreen foliage – Provides year-round structure and deep green colour.
✔ Extended flowering period – Delivers repeat blooms with minimal effort.
✔ Low-maintenance shrub – Tough, reliable, and easy to grow once established.
✅ Feature planting – Creates a striking focal point when in flower.
✅ Garden beds and borders – Adds colour and contrast to mixed plantings.
✅ Large pots and containers – Perfect for courtyards, patios, and balconies.
✅ Subtropical-style gardens – Complements lush, colourful garden designs beautifully.
Spacing: Plant 80cm to 1 meter apart to allow natural development. Planting slightly closer creates a fuller look sooner, so consider adding extra plants for instant impact.
Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring or autumn.
Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
Does Tibouchina ‘Kathleen’ flower for a long time?
Yes, it flowers over an extended period through spring and summer.
Is it suitable for small gardens?
Yes, its compact habit makes it ideal for smaller spaces.
Does it need full sun?
It grows best in full sun to part shade.
How big does it grow?
It typically reaches around 1.5 to 2 meters tall and wide.
Can it be grown in pots?
Yes, it performs very well in large pots with good drainage.
Don’t wait, add Tibouchina ‘Kathleen’ to your garden now and enjoy bold colour with effortless care!
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