This shrub has upright spreading branches that form an open bushy habit. It has leathery dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the large purple pansy-like flowers age to white and are arranged in a cluster that appears from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Brunfelsia pauciflora is naturally found in South and Central America growing in well drained moist sandy to organic rich soils with reliable moisture in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Yesterday-today-tomorrow is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is planted in tropical gardens along shrub border for colour or trimmed to form an informal hedge. It is also grown in tubs and planter boxes and is suitable for coastal and inland regions. It has a moderate growth rate and establishes in 2 to 3 years tolerating poor soils and positions but for best results it prefers a cool shaded moist position. ID 787

Brunfelsia (brun-FEL-see-a) pauciflora (paw-se-FLÕ-ra)

‘Brunfelsia’: after 16th century German botanical artist Otto Brunfels.

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