{"product_id":"allure-tibouchina-tibouchina-mutabilis-allure","title":"Allure Tibouchina - Tibouchina mutabilis 'Allure'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllure Tibouchina (\u003cem\u003eTibouchina mutabilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Allure') is a dwarf, dense shrub that grows about 1m tall and 2m wide, yet carries the large soft lilac blooms of its tree-sized relatives. Flowers cover it in masses through spring and autumn. A cross between \u003cem\u003eTibouchina organensis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTibouchina mutabilis\u003c\/em\u003e, it brings tibouchina colour to a small garden or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasses of lilac blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, soft lilac flowers cover the shrub in spring and again in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and dense.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays around 1m high, so it gives a tibouchina display without the height of the tree forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dwarf habit suits large containers on a patio, balcony or entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA low flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dense growth makes a boundary hedge or border that flowers when it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA simple routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e One prune and one feed after flowering are all it needs to stay compact and flower heavily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot of free-draining mix suits the dwarf, spreading habit and puts the blooms at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a feature plant in a front garden, where a 1m shrub gives colour without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart along a boundary or path edge for a low hedge that forms a solid band of lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its wide habit fills the middle layer and works well with silver or green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Allure Tibouchina in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, though it tolerates a small amount of shade. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it needs frost protection, so in colder districts grow it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil rich in organic matter. Dig compost through the planting hole and mulch the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, and water during dry periods. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser after flowering for the best results next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote compact growth and the next flush of blooms. A light shaping trim is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Allure Tibouchina as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small, leafy plant on arrival, which should start to bulk up in warm weather and flower once it has filled out. Pot it into a quality mix or plant it out in a sunny, sheltered spot soon after it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tibouchina\"\u003eBrowse the full tibouchina range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-secrets-to-growing-australia-s-purple-gem-alstonville-tibouchina\"\u003eAlstonville tibouchina: how to get autumn purple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m tall and 2m wide. It is a dwarf, wide-growing shrub, so allow room for it to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It needs protection from frost, so grow it in a pot in cold districts and bring it under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after flowering. A light prune promotes compact growth and the next flush of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789642596671,"sku":"TIB-MUT-ALLURE-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/allure-tibouchina-tibouchina-mutabilis-allure.jpg?v=1792192692","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/allure-tibouchina-tibouchina-mutabilis-allure","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}