Brunfelsia 'Floribunda Compacta' (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Brazil Raintree )


Botanical Information

FamilySolanaceae
GenusBrunfelsia
Cultivar'Floribunda Compacta'
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 1 1
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone10
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone9a - 11b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-6.6 - 4.5
Temperature (°F)20 - 40
Height1-2 m
Spread2 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionBrunfelsia 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.
LandscapeCould be used as an accent, mass planting, general garden use and container planting.
Notable SpecimensBok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Flower DescriptionFragrant, long bloom season, showy flowers.

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