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brunfelsia pauciflora floribunda

brunfelsia pauciflora floribunda, commonly called the “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” plant, is a stunning evergreen shrub renowned for its striking tricolour blooms. Popular in New Zealand gardens for its long-lasting floral display, this South American native offers a low-maintenance way to create year-round interest. Its fragrant flowers shift from deep purple to lavender and finally to white over three days, giving gardens a delightfully ever-changing palette. If you’re searching for brunfelsia pauciflora floribunda for your landscape or want expert tips on how to grow this showstopper in your garden, you’ll find all the details you need here.

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Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant)

Brunfelsia Scent-Sational, commonly known as the Yesterday Today Tomorrow plant features masses of sweetly fragrant, pansy like flowers during spring and summer which literally coat the plant. Most interestingly though, the flowers open blue-violet, fade to lavender, then finally turn white. It grows as a rounded cushion of leathery, green leaves to about 1.2 m tall and 2 m wide. Brunfelsia Scent-Sational is commonly grown as an informal hedge, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, used in cottage gardens, or mass planted alongside a path or on a bank.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
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Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower)

Brunfelsia Blue Moon, commonly known as the Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower, features masses of sweetly fragrant, pansy like flowers are produced through spring and summer which literally transforms the plant. Most interestingly though, the flowers open blue-violet then fade to lavender before finally turning white. It grows as a rounded cushion of leathery, green leaves to about 1.2 m tall and 2 m wide. Brunfelsia Blue Moon is commonly grown as an informal hedge, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, used in cottage gardens, or mass planted alongside a path or on a bank.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Banks, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
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Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant)

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Why Choose brunfelsia pauciflora floribunda for Your Garden?

brunfelsia pauciflora floribunda thrives in the typical New Zealand garden thanks to its adaptability and compact growth. This variety prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture and mulch. It’s perfect for borders, feature plantings, or large containers near your patio, where you can enjoy its scent and subtle colour changes up close. In addition to its ornamental charm, brunfelsia pauciflora floribunda attracts beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies, giving your planting scheme extra ecological value.

Planting and Care Tips

To help your brunfelsia pauciflora floribunda flourish, choose well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Regular watering during dry spells is important, especially in the first year after planting. A layer of mulch will help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. After flowering, a light trim will encourage bushier growth and better flowering next season. Fertilise with a balanced mix in early spring to support its energetic flowering cycle. This shrub is tolerant of light frost, making it a great choice for most New Zealand regions.

Explore Other Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Varieties

If you love the look and fragrance of brunfelsia pauciflora floribunda, consider expanding your collection with different cultivars. We offer a range of similar plants, each bringing unique qualities to suit your garden style. For the classic species, try the Brunfelsia pauciflora (Yesterday Today And Tomorrow Plant). If you’re looking for an extra fragrant cultivar, the Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant) is a must-have. For distinctive blooms, the Brunfelsia Eximia (Yesterday Today And Tomorrow) offers enhanced colour depth, while Brunfelsia compacta variegated (Yesterday Today Tomorrow) delights with creamy-edged foliage. For smaller garden spaces or pots, Brunfelsia Sweet Petite (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Flower) is a compact, free-flowering choice.

A Blooms-For-Days Favourite

brunfelsia pauciflora floribunda remains a favourite with New Zealand gardeners for its hardiness, long flowering season, and continuously changing display. Whether planted as a focal point, delightful hedge, or statement container shrub, this “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” plant brings dynamic colour and sweet fragrance to any outdoor space. Discover how brunfelsia pauciflora floribunda and its relatives can transform your garden into a sensory paradise.


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