Brunfelsia, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Magnificent Brunfelsia 'Magnifica'

Brunfelsia

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brunfelsia (brun-FELZ-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lompoc, California

Santa Rosa, California

Gibsonton, Florida

Covington, Louisiana

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

Houston, Texas

Mcallen, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Mountain View, NC | May 2014 | neutral

My 3 plants have not bloomed so far this year. We had an unusually cold winter and early spring. They were wintered in my garage (potted)...Read More

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Santa Maria, CA (Zone 10a) | April 2005 | positive

I love Yesterday Today and Tomorrow plants!! They are so amazing, and smell soooo good too!!! I cant believe it, and they grow pretty fas...Read More

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Rockport, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2005 | positive

The flowers look similar to other Yesterday, Today and Tomorrows, but they are very large. I took my ruler out in the garden this mornin...Read More

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