Lady of the Night, Giant Brunfelsia
Best fragrant tropical shrub for container gardeners seeking evening floral scents.
The Lady of the Night, Giant Brunfelsia is celebrated for its exceptionally large, creamy white flowers with wavy edges, borne on long tubes. This tropical shrub releases a sweet, heady, and intense fragrance, particularly in the late day and early morning. It features large, thick, glossy green foliage and an upright to arching growth habit. Thriving in containers, it's suitable for indoor or outdoor cultivation, overwintering indoors where not hardy. This plant is a beautiful addition to any garden or home, offering continuous blooms throughout warmer months.
$17.99
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Price vs Category Average
-54%
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Grows To
4645
/ -'H x -'W
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 / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Features
- Produces exceptionally large, creamy white flowers with wavy edges.
- Releases a sweet, heady, and intense fragrance, especially in the late day and early morning.
- Features large, thick, glossy green foliage.
- Upright to arching growth habit.
- Suitable for container growing.
- Can be overwintered indoors where not hardy.
- Blooms throughout the warmer months of the year.
What customers say
Customers consistently express delight with the robust health and vigorous growth of the Lady of the Night, Giant Brunfelsia plants received from Almost Eden Plants. Many highlight the exceptional quality of the specimens, noting their strong root systems and quick establishment in new environments. The plant's unique fragrance, particularly at night, is a frequently praised attribute, adding significant value and a captivating experience to their gardens. Buyers feel they receive excellent value, appreciating the healthy, well packaged plants that thrive and deliver on their promise of beauty and scent.
Know before you buy
This plant is most fragrant during the late day and early morning hours. The scent is sweet, heady, and quite intense, making it a perfect choice for patios or areas where you spend time in the evening.
The Lady of the Night is well-suited for container growing, which is ideal if you live in a climate where it cannot stay outside year-round. Its upright to arching habit makes it a beautiful focal point for a large pot.
Since this plant is not cold-hardy, you should bring your container indoors before the first frost. Place it in a spot with high indirect or direct sunlight and maintain consistent moisture until it can be moved back outside in the spring.
Outdoors, it thrives in a range of conditions from full sun to light shade. If you are keeping it indoors, ensure it receives high indirect sunlight or direct sunlight to support its growth and flowering.
It prefers fertile, well-drained soil that is acidic to neutral in pH. Using a high-quality potting mix designed for acid-loving plants will help ensure it stays healthy and productive.
You can expect this shrub to reach a mature size of approximately 4 to 6 feet in height and 4 to 5 feet in width. Regular pruning can help manage its size and shape if you are growing it in a container.
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