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| Family | Solanaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Brunfelsia nitida |
| Common Name | Lady of the night. |
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| Size/Shape | Performing exceptionally well in potted containers. Grows to 1.5-2’ in container. Shrub or tree. Needs wind protection. |
| Flowers | A dazzling display. The plant produces waves of bloom that open in concert, creating a spectacular show. Once flowers have faded, a new group begins to form and the show is repeated. White turning to cream. |
| Blooming Season | Late spring through fall. Blooms on and off all year. |
| Fragrance | Emits a spicy fragrance in the evening. Very fragrant in the late afternoon and evening. The amazing feature and the reason for its name is that after sundown Lady of the Night flowers become fragrant. Within 10 seconds after sundown, the aroma appears from zero to full power. There is absolutely no smell nor hint of aroma in daylight hours. The aroma goes all night long then stops exactly at sunrise. To say "fragrant" is inadequate because the air becomes full of a sweet smell somewhat like a jasmine but punctuated with strong undertones of cloves, oriental 5-spice powder and cinnamon. It is a complex smell and very satisfying. People offered a whiff want to smell it again and again. Conversation immediately turns to discussing this unique aroma. The more humid the weather, the further it can be smelled, which can easily be 100 feet away. |
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| Propagation | They don't transplant well, so don't disturb the rootball when planting. |
| Water | Dry conditions. Moderate water. Handles dry soil well. Maximum performance is in the most humid part of summer. The more humid the weather, the further it can be smelled, and the more blooms appear. |
| Food | Moderate occasional food. |
| Pruning | This Brunfelsia can easily be maintained under 2’ with little or no pruning as the lateral branches flower more than they grow. |
| Light | Full to partial sun. Filtered light. Partial shade. |
| Climate | Tropical. Minimum temperature 60°. |
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| Source to Buy | Logees plant. |
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