This shrub has multiple stems with spreading branches that form a dense upright bushy habit. It has dark green oblong leaves and the fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers are purple-blue turning to lilac-white and appear in a cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

unfelsia australisis naturally found in South America from southern Brazil to Paraguay and northern Argentina growing in woodlands and thickets.

It prefers a humus rich well-drained but evenly moist sandy to light clay loam that is acidic tending neutral and grows in an open sunny to semi-shaded position and is frost and drought tender.

Brunsfeisia is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is planted in small gardens along borders for a tropical effect or can be trimmed to form a hedge. It is also be grown in tubs and planter boxes and in cold regions it is grown in a conservatory or glass house. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is moderately long lived tolerating poor soils and positions but must be keep moist.ID 27

Brunfelsia(brun-FEL-see-a) australis(aw-STRAL-is)

Brunfelsia`: after 16 [th] century German botanical artist Otto Brunfels; 'bonodora`: good odour (refers to the fragrance).
syn. B. australis&B. latifolia

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Potato Family