Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree)
Brunfelsia pauciflora showing smooth green leaves attached to a slender woody stem
Botanical names: Brunfelsia pauciflora, Brunfelsia calycina, Brunfelsia eximia
Common names: Brazil Raintree, Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis evergreen shrub is slow growing. It has dull, dark green, leathery leaves. It grows up to 5 ft tall and wide and rather open branched. In bloom it is very dramatic: abundant flowers open rich purple and fade to mauve and white over a few days, all through spring and early summer.
See article about Brunfelsias: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil.
Similar plants: Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree)
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- Brunfelsia gigantea (Lady of the Night)
- Brunfelsia grandiflora (Yesterday -Today -Tomorrow)
- Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night)
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Brunfelsia pauciflora purple flower rising above lush green leaves in a pot.
Brunfelsia grandiflora (Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow) branches covered in multiple clusters of purple and white flower blossoms
Brunfelsia grandiflora (Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow) purple and white flower clusters atop a green leafy shrub
Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree) lavender flower surrounded by deep green oval leaves
Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree) purple white flower clusters among thick green leaves
Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree) purple and white flower clusters nestled among lush green pointed foliage.
Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree) displaying multi-color flowers transitioning between white and purple shades.
Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree) purple flower nestled among pointed green leaves on slender brown stems.
Brunfelsia pauciflora purple flower nestled between thick pointed green leaves in light
Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree) purple flower centered among lush green foliage leaves
Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree) showing multiple purple, lavender, and white flowers amidst deep green leaves
Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree) shrub loaded with many small purple and white circular flower blooms.
Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree) cluster of dark purple fruit nestled among waxy green leaves.
Brunfelsia pauciflora (Brazil Raintree) purple flower with soft petals and a white center portion
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/brunfelsia_pauciflora.htm
This plant is a great container/house plant and perfect fragrant colorful flower for shade garden!
This evergreen shrub is slow growing and has a dwarf compact habit. In bloom it is very dramatic: abundant fragrant flowers open rich purple and fade to mauve and white over a few days, all through spring and early summer.
See article about Brunfelsias: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
This evergreen shrub is slow growing and has a dwarf compact habit. In bloom it is very dramatic: abundant fragrant flowers open rich purple and fade to mauve and white over a few days, all through spring and early summer.
See article about Brunfelsias: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot