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Products > Brunfelsia pauciflora 'Macrantha'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Solanaceae (Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers) |
| Origin: Brazil (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Lavender |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: 'Magnifica' |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Brunfelsia pauciflora 'Macrantha' (Royal Purple Brunfelsia) - A sprawling evergreen shrub to 3-4 feet tall and as wide. In spring, and often repeating in fall appear the 2-4 inches wide deep lavender flowers with white centers and wavy-edged petals. A very attractive plant for well-watered lightly-shaded areas in the garden. This robust variety has large leaves to 8 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide and larger flowers than typical Brunfelsia giving it a somewhat tropical appearance. It is also more tender to frost, not as upright in habit and has been noted to have much higher fertilizer requirements than other Brunfelsia. Southern California gardeners have recommended regularly feeding this plant from late December through the bloom period with an ample amount of a well-balanced (20-20-20) fertilizer. Plant in a well-drained soil with light shade and irrigate regularly. Hardy to about 30-32 degrees F although it can sprout back from the ground after temperatures in the mid 20s . Prune in winter or after spring bloom to keep plants fuller. Makes a great large container plant.
The information displayed on this page about Brunfelsia pauciflora 'Macrantha' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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