Botanical name
Brunfelsia latifolia (syn. B. australis, B. bonodora)
Common name
Yesterday, today & tomorrow, Kiss Me Quick
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow description
Native to South America and the West Indies, Brunfelsia latifolia is an evergreen shrub with an abundance of fragrant blooms appearing in late Winter and throughout Spring. Its masses of blossoms are violet coloured when they first appear, fading to pale purple/lavender then white as the flower ages. All of these colours can be seen on the bush at any one time.
Quite slow growing, they reach around 2m tall and almost as wide when mature. Brunfelsia sp. contain poisonous alkaloids, particularly in their berry-like fruits which have been known to be highly poisonous to dogs. If you have a dog, remove the berries every year or better still, remove the plant.
Climate
Sub-tropical, tropical
Plant cultivation and care
Plant in a sunny position protected from the harsh afternoon sun.
These shrubs need a rich, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Be sure to water well during the warmer months.
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow will tolerate light salt spray but will suffer if subjected to frost.
Propagate from tip cuttings in Spring.
Plant use
Shrubberies, coastal gardens, perfumed gardens, pots, tropical gardens
Pruning
Prune after flowering to promote bushy growth.
