Dissotis rotundifolia (Trailing Tibouchina) - Image 3

Botanical names: Dissotis rotundifolia, Heterocentron elegans

Common names: Trailing Tibouchina, Dwarf Tibouchina, Spanish Shawl

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Tropical West Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds


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Dissotis rotundifolia - Spanish Shawl

Trailing Dwarf Tibouchina, Spanish shawl. Beautiful dense ever-blooming ground cover with pink flowers. Very fast growing and spreading. Can be grown in hanging baskets as well. Also great in hanging baskets.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
3 plants in stock
$34.95