Brunfelsia nyctaginoides

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-11

Brunfelsia nyctaginoides plant details

Brunfelsia nyctaginoides is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brunfelsia nyctaginoides

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brunfelsia nyctaginoides

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This isn’t your grandmother’s Brunfelsia for sure! A subtly showy & tropical looking shrub from Chiapas, Mexico for part sun or shade, with small, bright red 1” trumpet flowers that are sure to make your garden hummingbird central. It eventually makes a sprawling evergreen shrub to 3’ tall & wide, so far it’s survived two Winters in the ground here at the nursery with very little die back. Bloom time lasts as long as the heat does – roughly from Spring through Fall. Rich soil in bright, filtered light with average to regular water for best show! Certainly this would be a sophisticated compliment to the shady perennial border, & for gardens that aspire to the tropical look.