Brunfelsia 'Floribunda Compacta' (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Brazil Raintree )
Botanical Information
Family | Solanaceae |
Genus | Brunfelsia |
Cultivar | 'Floribunda Compacta' |
Category | Tropicals |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 1 1 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 10 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | 9a - 11b |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -6.6 - 4.5 |
Temperature (°F) | 20 - 40 |
Height | 1-2 m |
Spread | 2 m |
Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Brunfelsia pauciflora 'Floribunda Compacta', plant is a small evergreen plant that grows up to 2 meters. The blossoms open purple, fade to mauve and finally white, giving a three hued impact when blooming. It blossoms from spring to autumn in warm regions. The blooms are borne on the terminals of the branches, so cutting to shape a thick plant will improve the bloom count. |
Landscape | Could be used as an accent, mass planting, general garden use and container planting. |
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Flower Description | Fragrant, long bloom season, showy flowers. |