Kiss-Me-Quick Brunfelsia magnifica
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Kiss-Me-Quick:
- Phonetic Spelling
- broon-FELZ-ee-uh mag-NIF-ih-kuh
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Magnificent Brunfelsia is an evergreen tropical-looking flowering shrub in the nightshade family. It has large showy purple flowers that last 4-5 days and fade to lilac to white. The flowers are produced at the end of the new growth, therefore the more branches you have the more flowers you get and they display nearly year-around. Prune this plant anytime except between Sept. and Nov, when the flowers develop. In the northern part of its range, it will be deciduous.
Its preference is for consistently moist, rich and well-drained acidic soil. In NC it will need to be brought indoors for the winter. Provide with direct sun for 3-4 hours daily. Keep soil moist while it is actively growing and decrease watering when dormant.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Brunfelsia
- Species:
- magnifica
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Brazil
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Multi-stemmed
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- 2-3" tubular purple blooms which last for 3-4 days slowly changing from purple, thru lavender, to white and may be found in flower throughout much of the year. Heaviest blooming is spring and fall.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Waxy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Medium to dark green oval leaves with rounded tips.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Walkways
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Small groups
- Specimen
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
