Princess flower 'Compacta'

Tibouchina urvilleana

How to grow Princess flower 'Compacta'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

It does not like low temperatures and in zone 9 may die to the ground in winter. It will bounce back as soon as temperatures rise.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Compacta is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Compacta from seed

Transplanting Compacta

In frost prone areas this plant should be grown in a container or hanging basket and brought indoors during colder days.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Compacta is a tender plant.

Harvesting Compacta

Other Names for Princess flower 'Compacta'

Trailing Tibouchina, Tibouchina urvelillana ‘Athens Blue’, Dwarf Princess Flower