Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Silene the winter deciduous Ruellia 'Black

the winter deciduous Ruellia 'Black Beauty' makes a 10" tall x 18" wide clump of dark black thumb-shaped leaves

double flowers

The 3' wide clump is composed of thick

each topped with narrow tubular flowers speckled maroon and green

grey-green

Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Silene the winter deciduous Ruellia 'BlackI 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