Almost Eden Plants Lady of the Night Brunfelsia
Best fragrant tropical shrub for container gardeners seeking evening floral scents.
This tropical shrub transforms your patio into a perfumed sanctuary with its massive, intoxicatingly fragrant blooms. While it demands a bit of extra effort to overwinter indoors in colder climates, the reward is a lush, continuous display of elegance that few other container plants can match.
$17.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant evening atmosphere for outdoor living spaces
- Plant lovers who enjoy evolving, multi-colored floral displays
- Decorators wanting to add a lush, tropical aesthetic
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with cold, frosty winters
- Pet owners and parents of small, curious children
- Busy homeowners looking for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant greenery
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
Heady, sweet perfume dominates the garden during evening and morning hours.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent flowering cycles provide visual interest throughout the warmer months.
Container Adaptability
Thrives in pots, making it perfect for patio or indoor cultivation.
Foliage Quality
Thick, glossy leaves maintain a lush appearance even when not blooming.
Hardiness Flexibility
Requires indoor protection in cooler climates to survive winter temperatures.
Growth Habit
Upright and arching structure creates an elegant, architectural presence.
Key Specs
Grows To
4-6'H x 4-5'W
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones (2012)
10,11
Outdoor Light
Sun, Part sun, morning sun, Part shade, Light shade
Indoor Light
High indirect sunlight, Direct sunlight
pH Range
Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Soil & Moisture
Average moist, well-drained, fertile, acidic soils.
Flowering Period
Spring, summer, fall, and winter under tropical conditions.
Container Size
4.5 inch Pot
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