Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Spain The only maintenance we recommend

The only maintenance we recommend for Brilliance Autumn fern is to cut the old foliage to the ground in spring just prior to the emergence of the new leaves

Indeed root-cuttings are a standard means of propagating

The bamboo-looking stalks easily grow to a massive 3" in diameter and are topped with oversized but typical dahlia foliage

it also performs admirably in typical garden soils

Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Spain The only maintenance we recommendI have always been a fan of tibouchina and had hunted for years to find the variegated form before finally locating it in Bob Brown's fine collection in England. The slowly growing, 2' tall mass of woody stems is clothed with velvety green leaves, each edged with a creamy border. Starting in late summer, the clumps of Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegata' are topped with stunning 2" wide, dark purple flowers an indescribable contrast. Although the green