Top 10 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Queensland Gardens
Tibouchina Groovy Baby
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Description:
Tibouchina 'Groovy Baby' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant purple flowers and dense, green foliage. This dwarf variety is perfect for small gardens, containers, and borders, bringing bold color and tropical appeal to garden settings. Its manageable size and low maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for modern landscapes.
Flowers:
From late summer through autumn, 'Groovy Baby' produces stunning, large, deep purple flowers with striking red stamens. The blooms create a beautiful contrast against the green foliage and attract pollinators, adding a lively element to the garden.
Foliage:
The plant has dense, dark green, oval-shaped leaves with a slight fuzziness, providing year-round interest. The foliage has a rich texture and remains vibrant even when the plant is not in bloom.
Fruit:
'Groovy Baby' does not produce notable fruit, as its ornamental value is primarily in its foliage and flowers.
Form and Size:
This variety has a compact, rounded growth habit, typically reaching 45 to 60 cm in height and width. Its small stature and tidy form make it suitable for container planting or as a low-growing border.
Growing Conditions:
'Groovy Baby' thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It is moderately drought-tolerant once established but will perform best with regular watering during dry periods. It benefits from protection from frost in cooler climates.
Uses:
'Groovy Baby' is versatile in the garden, suitable for borders, low hedges, and container planting. Its vivid flowers and neat growth habit make it an excellent choice for adding color to patios, balconies, and small garden spaces. It also pairs well in mixed garden beds for a splash of seasonal color.
Maintenance:
This variety requires minimal maintenance. Light pruning after flowering will encourage a more compact shape and promote a flush of new growth. Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to support flowering and foliage health.
Notes:
'Tibouchina' 'Groovy Baby' is a dwarf cultivar, making it suitable for small spaces where traditional Tibouchina varieties may be too large. Its vibrant flowers and ease of care make it a standout feature in any garden design.
Companion Plants:
Pairs well with other tropical and subtropical plants like Cordyline, Hibiscus, and Lomandra. It also complements flowering perennials and shrubs, enhancing the visual impact of mixed plantings.
Common Name: Groovy Baby
Botanical Name: Tibouchina 'Groovy Baby'
Family: Melastomataceae
Origin: Hybrid cultivar
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
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How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
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0459150799
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