Purple intense

The flower of Dwarf Tibouchina, which is a bit early to mark the end of summer, as they are supposed to do. "Originating mainly in tropical South America, Tibouchinas thrive within a wide range of Australian locations, from the south, in Victoria, to as far north as Cairns. While they don't like the climatic extremes of cold mountain areas or hot inland zones, they'll thrive in any warm, frost-free climate and require remarkably little care or attention...Several wonderful tibouchina cultivars originated in Alstonville" courtesy Yahoo!7. Alstonville is a 20 minute drive from where this plant now thrives.