
All-Time Favourite Compact Natives for Small Hedges, Borders and Topiary
Description:
Tibouchina ‘Mojo Baby’ is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its lush, velvety green foliage and spectacular purple blooms that appear over an extended flowering season. Its tidy, rounded habit and manageable size make it ideal for small gardens, borders, and decorative pots. ‘Mojo Baby’ is a great way to bring vibrant colour into the garden while maintaining a neat, low-maintenance landscape.
Flowers:
Brilliant purple flowers bloom prolifically from spring through to autumn, creating a long-lasting and eye-catching display. The vivid blooms stand out beautifully against the rich green foliage and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.
Foliage:
Soft, velvety green leaves with a slight silver tone and delicate texture provide year-round visual appeal. The compact growth habit keeps the plant looking tidy and full without requiring frequent pruning.
Fruit:
Not significant or commonly produced.
Form & Size:
Rounded, compact shrub reaching approximately 60–80cm high and wide, making it well-suited to space-restricted areas.
Growing Conditions:
Position: Best grown in full sun to part shade.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils enriched with organic matter.
Climate: Performs well in subtropical and temperate climates; protect from heavy frost.
Watering: Keep soil moist during dry periods, especially in warmer months. Regular watering promotes lush growth and flowering.
Uses:
Excellent for borders, small hedges, and mixed garden beds.
Perfect for pots and containers on balconies, patios, or courtyards.
Ideal for adding vibrant, long-lasting colour to low-maintenance gardens.
Maintenance:
Easy-care and low-maintenance.
Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage more blooms.
Feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring and late summer for best results.
Notes:
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Great choice for compact spaces or where a splash of colour is needed year-round.
Shelter from strong wind and frost for best performance.
Companion Plants:
Pairs beautifully with Gardenia radicans, Liriope ‘Evergreen Giant’, Nandina ‘Gulf Stream’, and other compact flowering shrubs or strappy foliage plants.
Common Name: Mojo Baby Tibouchina
Botanical Name: Tibouchina ‘Mojo Baby’
Family: Melastomataceae
Origin: South America (horticultural variety)
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