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Brunfelsia

species and cultivars
Solanaceae

The form of this shrub easily spotted in Brisbane gardens has distinctive purple flowers which fade over successive days, hence the common name "Yesterday Today and Tomorrow". The effect is of a bush which has several colours of flowers on the plant at the same time.

Fragrance is another bonus of this plant, which produces its main show of flowers in spring. a few flowers may ale be produced at other times. A disadvantage is a tendancy to sucker from the roots, so keep an eye on mixed shrubberies or brunfelsia hedges bordering flower beds and remove unwanted shoots promptly.

There's a confusing plethora of species and cultivar names seen in various literature referring to Brunfelsias with purple flowers. The most common type in Brisbane is probably B. latifolia (=B. bonodora? =B. australis?). Another type with fewer but larger flowers may also be encountered as B. pauciflora (=B. calycina var. eximia?) Hopefully, this confusing picture can be made a little clearer on this webpage in the future.

This genus was previously known as Franciscea

B. americana is a less common species with flowers which also change colour, but in the cream - yellow range. It's common name "Lady of the Night" comes from the fact that it's most fragrant at night.

Brunfelsia lactea and Brunsfelsia undulata may also be found in the marketplace occasionally.

In general, Brunfelsia are easy to grow and an ideal compliment to a cottage garden or traditional style flower garden in the tropics. More information about Brunfelsia coming to this page in the future.

Possible misspelling: Brunsfelsia
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Where to buy Brunfelsia plants

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You can expect most garden centres in the (sub)tropical parts of Qld to carry at least the common "yesterday today tommorrow" and the dwarf form. You may have to hunt around for more unusual types..

GARDEN EXPRESS

Garden Express

Check the current range and availability of brunfelsia plants offered by Garden Express at their WEBSITE

More Links

The following are for general information, research and ideas - some species or cultivars referred to in links are probably not available commercially in Australia
Brunfelsia Pauciflora 'Macrantha' California Horticultural Society
Brunfelsia pauciflora 'Macrantha' Yesterday, today and tomorrow. The Royal Horticultural Society
Brunfelsia grandiflora Trees of Miami, Florida, USA
Brunfelsia grandiflora Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Florida
Brunfelsia grandiflora Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)
Brunfelsia americana Trees of Miami, Florida, USA
Brunfelsia lactea Krug & Urban U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (PDF)
Small Trees for Miami-Dade Landscapes includes notes on Brunfelsia lactea (Jasmin del monte) University of Florida
Brunfelsia densifolia Center For Plant Consevation
Brunfelsia densifolia Spring Plant Sale 2002, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Brunfelsia plicata (scroll down the page for picture and notes) Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Florida
Members' Day Plant Sale 2003 including picture and info on Brunfelsia maliformis, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Solanaceae Plants of Hawaii
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