Brunfelsia pauciflora calycina
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 Clusters of blossoms open into a dark purple, turning pale lavender and then finally finishing in white. Clusters can have as many as 10 blooms and cover the plant from spring through summer.  Semi-evergreen leaves may peek through showing a hint of deep green here and there with a paler underside. Plants do best in full sun to filtered shade. This small shrub-like plant will need regular water and can be grown outdoors in zones 8+ ut will need some protection from frost. Many of our customers grow them in pots and bring indoors when weather turns rough.   

This widely adaptable plant can be used for a wide range of uses including, standard specimen as well as the greenhouse.  It makes the perfect patio plant but, will need protection from frost.  Keep well watered until established. 


Fun Facts


1. Native to Brazil

2. Can easily be kept pruned to 2-3 feet

3. Belongs to the nightshade family

4. The genus name Brunfelsia commemorates sixteenth century German monk, Otto Brunfels

5. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Societies Award of Garden Merit

 
Start seed in standard potting mix or bonsai soil.  Grow in fertile well drained, neutral to acidic soil. Place in full sun to part shade.   
 
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