Brunfelsia Species, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Kiss Me Quick

I have grown this plant for over 10 years. It is over 8' tall. I have potted all volunteers and a 3' one is blooming as we speak. In 2...Read More011 my garden was on the MasterGardener spring tour. YTT was a huge hit and local gardening venues were flooded w/requests. My zone is 7b/8a although more like 8 in recent years. YTT has survived low 20s with no die-back.

As a fairly new gardener I make many "discoveries". I see a plant I like and purchase or root it before I know everything I should know....Read More This was the case with my Brunfelsia pauciflora. I bought it last year and planted it outside of the front porch. I didn't realize they were very prone to damage with freezes. I live in zone 8B and this past winter has been extremely mild with only 2 pretty heavy freezes. I didn't protect this plant because I didn't realize that I needed to. It survived both freezes well and is rewarding me this year with a bounty of blooms. Mine has no fragrance, but I planted a whirling butterfly plant directly in front of it. They make a stunning pair.

Got this plant in February of this year and it started blooming in September...it is beautiful for those who love the color purple and la...Read Morevender...the hot and humid weather here in Hawaii does not seem to bother it..just joined Dave's Garden today and am enjoying viewing all the comments and helpful hints on different plants and flowers from across the country..

It is now September, 2009.
My plant has flowered very well this year, it was a cutting from a friend.
Question:
Ther...Read Moree now appears to be a "hard ball" on the end of some branches. Are these the seeds?
How hard is this plant to grow from seeds?
Thank You.
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I "rescued" some plants from my neighbors house (with her blessing) she has sold it to an investor and they are clearing out the entire l...Read Moreot and starting from scratch...We went through Hurricane Ike here and lots of folks are doing the same thing...I figure if they survived being in three feet of sea water and almost a year of neglect they deserve a chance...I took cuttings from the Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, I did not know they had a fragrance...and collected seeds...at least I think they are seeds...I am planting them in the front so the dogs won't be tempted...any tips on starting them?? The two trees she has in the yard are both 10 feet plus tall and covered in blooms....

A WORD OF WARNING TO GARDENERS WHO ALSO HAVE DOGS.

I have never actually grown this plant, but the ASPCA has noted that it...Read More is toxic to dogs. To quote their recent article "According to a recently published study by Dr. Safdar Khan, veterinary toxicologist for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), dogs seem to be particularly attracted to the seeds and berries of the Brunfelsia plant, also known as “morning, noon and night” and “yesterday, today and tomorrow.” In fact, canines are most susceptible to poisoning by this gardener’s favorite, aptly named for its fragrant flowers that bloom in vivid purple and gradually change to lavender before fading to white.

From 2001 to 2006, the APCC treated 38 cases of Brunfelsia poisoning involving 42 dogs. One California hound experienced stiff limbs and excessive drooling after ingesting several seeds from the plant. A terrier puppy from Florida developed life-threatening seizures after consuming another part of the plant. With help from the APCC and the services of a local emergency veterinarian, the puppy eventually made a full recovery. However, three of the cases proved fatal."

I live in Orlando, Florida and I have this lovely plant...mine is 7 years old now and 14 feet tall. It blooms Dec...Jan...Feb....and m...Read Moreakes a beautiful display. I planted it in compost when I planted it and it is mostly shaded during the day...gets about 2 hours of late afternoon sun a day. It needs watered a couple times a week and I put cow manure under it once a year. I have never tried to propagate it..but am thinking maybe I should try. The scent on mine is barely noticeable.

I only recently acquired this plant, it is about nine inches tall with three rather straggly limbs, but is blooming profusely in my green...Read Morehouse. I am concerned that there is no evidence of new leaf growth.

My neighbor has the Yesterday Today and Tomorrow plant and I just had to have it. So I reproduced it with two sticks, and it is beautifu...Read Morel.

Ritra from Coral Springs, Florida

Recently purchased this plant in Ocean Springs, Mississippi and will plant it by my front entranceway where I can protect it during winte...Read Morer months. The fragrance is wonderful and I know I will enjoy it hopefully for many years. Should not have any problem with the cold, I read somewhere recently where someone here in middle Georgia did very well with this beautiful plant in their yard.

Will keep you posted.

Mine is about 6 years old. It only blooms from early December through early March. It's about 8' tall and 6-7 feet in width. It's in p...Read Moreartial shade of my neighbor's egg fruit tree. It's also front of a concrete wall and beside my concrete block dirt pit, so it's not bothered by concrete. Great plant! I love it when it's blooming, but as an evergreen it's very attractive too. Bugs don't seem to bother it. I have not experienced any self propagation by the plant.
Art

We planted this bush here in Sebastian, Florida in early spring and it has bloomed continuously since. It has reached a height of almost...Read More 5 feet in just a few months. The heat and humidity do not seem to affect this plant one bit.

My Aunt grew this evergreen shrub in her flower beds in Mobile, Alabama, where I was a frequent visitor as a child. The common name of Y...Read Moreesterday-Today-and Tomorrow comes from the quick change in the flower colors from purple to lavender to white. I've read that in partial shade the plant can reach 10 feet, but can be kept pruned to about 3 feet quite easily. My Aunt's plants were rather tall.

They like a lot of moisture and regular fertilizer, and are a good plant for containers or in greenhouses in more northern climates. There are quite a few named varieties, some of which are dwarfed. In the ground it likes to spread, and will stay evergreen in the Deep South for most of the year, or only lose its leaves for a very short time.

My grandfather bought several of the plants at a nursery in Plant City, FL in the early 1950s. This plant is growing in family gardens i...Read Moren both Waycross, GA, Jacksonville, FL and Albany, GA. It sends out underground runners which form new plants that can be transplanted and is easy to care for.