Botanical Name: Brunfelsia pauciflora 'Floribunda'
Common Name: Yesterday-today-tomorrow Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character partly deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright or spreading, forming a rather loose, oval-rounded canopy if unpruned Height 5-10' Spread 4-8' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial sun/shade (full sun only along coast) Soil acidic moist loam – avoid alkaline, clay soils Hardiness hardy, prefers mild habitat (zones 13-17, 20-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, elliptic-oval, short petioled, bright green, 2-4" long, fairly soft to the touch Flowers blue/purple upon opening, fading to pale blue, then white – tubular with flaring corolla-lobes, 1-1/2"-2" wide, axillary/terminal Fruit small, 1/2" oval berry Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings, seed Usage: excellent medium-large filler for its multicolored flowers – loose screen, informal hedge in shaded areas – blends well with azaleas, camellias or ferns Landscape Care: Watering regular Fertilizing balanced, plus iron – spring and late summer Pruning head back after blooming to maintain shape Pests/Diseases aphids, chlorosis in alkaline soil Special Conditions/Other keep soil mulched for best growth Origin: Brazil Family: Solanaceae Notes: |
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