Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Silene grey-green

grey-green

the clumps are topped with scapes of attractive purple

Our 10-year-old clumps are 18" tall x 2' wide

This marvelous Hosta 'William Lachman' hybrid makes a stunning 2' wide clump of pointed green leaves with heavy corrugation

the small yellow flowers on a 6' tall spike have a distinct sharp bend

Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Silene grey-greenI 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