Brunfelsia, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 'Floribunda'
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Family: | Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Brunfelsia (brun-FELZ-ee-uh) (Info) |
Species: | pauciflora (PAW-ki-flor-uh) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Floribunda |
Synonym: | Brunfelsia calycina |
Synonym: | Brunfelsia eximia |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Orange/Apricot
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From leaf cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Agoura Hills, California
Long Beach, California
San Diego, California(2 reports)
San Francisco, California
Brooksville, Florida
Fort Myers, Florida
Kissimmee, Florida
Lake City, Florida
Miami, Florida
Milton, Florida
Ocoee, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Kahului, Hawaii
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia, Louisiana
Corpus Christi, Texas
Humble, Texas
New Braunfels, Texas
Spring, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
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Negative | On Jun 10, 2011, EdgarRossal from Guatemala, Brunfelsias have been among the most beautiful tropical plants I ever had, they bloomed like crazy during the tropical rainy season but its beauty makes to forget the hidden fatal consequences produced by ingesting its poisoning seeds. |
Positive | On Mar 12, 2011, RichSD from San Diego, CA wrote: Hi, I've grown this plant in a pot for about 11 years now. Its best feature is the bloom and the wonderful fragrance. But, it doesn't bloom as often as I'd like. And, if you neglect its nutrient requirements, it starts to look ragged. So, with extra plant food, zinc, iron and water/part shade, it looks great. In fact, I just repotted mine into a bigger pot today. |
Negative | On Jul 26, 2009, terrora wrote: Fair warning...this plant is toxic. My sister in law had one, one of her dogs ate the berries and almost died!!! Luckily the vet had just seen a report about this plant. So, if you have pets or little ones, do remove berries and dry seeds in a high safe place. The rest of the plant is iffy, so give thought to where you put this lovely plant. |
Positive | On Oct 27, 2007, DiamondD from Baton Rouge, LA (Zone 8b) wrote: I've had this plant for five years in the same pot, same location. This is a no fuss plant. Only once did it get any frost damage and that was minimal. It seems to benefit from selective pruning in early spring. |
Neutral | On Oct 12, 2007, macybee from Deer Park, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: Brunfelsia |