Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Spain Discovered at Virginia's Mobjack Nursery

Discovered at Virginia's Mobjack Nursery and first auctioned for $700 at the 1992 Hosta Convention

'Fragrant Dream' forms a large 4' wide clump of dark green foliage edged with a wide creamy yellow border

it also performs admirably in typical garden soils

with glossy green foliage

Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Spain Discovered at Virginia's Mobjack NurseryI 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