A fragrant evergreen whose flowers open deep purple, fade to lavender then white, so all three colours appear at once. Beautiful but all parts are poisonous to pets and people if eaten.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Yesterday Today and Tomorrow
Botanically, Brunfelsia pauciflora 'Floribunda' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Purple and white flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Yesterday Today and Tomorrow
Yesterday Today and Tomorrow suits subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Yesterday Today and Tomorrow does best in free-draining and acidic soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Yesterday Today and Tomorrow does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Yesterday Today and Tomorrow after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Yesterday Today and Tomorrow in the garden
Yesterday Today and Tomorrow earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, its fragrance and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Yesterday Today and Tomorrow with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew. All parts can be toxic if eaten, so keep it away from small children.
Buying Yesterday Today and Tomorrow
Plant Sale lists Yesterday Today and Tomorrow as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
