BRUNFELSIA pauciflora
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BRUNFELSIA pauciflora
Commonly known as Yesterday today and tomorrow
(syn. Brunfelsia calycina) - fragrant flowers in terminal clusters, opening purple and fading to white
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Pinch out stem tips of young plants to promote branching -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass - red spider mites, mealybugs -
Place of origin
Brazil -
EvergreenLeathery, glossy, deep green leaves 7-15cm (2¾-6in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
White
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Border
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost (JI No.2) in bright, indirect light.
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy shrub. Produces terminal or axillary cymes of up to 10 wavy-margined, pansy-like flowers 3.5-5cm (1¾-2in) across
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
With midday shade -
Partial shade
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1m (39in)
View Detailed Plant Description
Genus of approx. 46 species of evergreen shrubs and smal trees from light woodland and thickets in tropical North, Central and South America.
Grown for the tubular flowers, each with 5 broad petal lobes.