Yesterday Today Tomorrow(Variegated)

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Plant a very special ornamental shrub that changes its flower color over time.

 General Information

• Scientific name: Brunfelsia pauciflora

• Common names: Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Morning-Noon-and-Night

• Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)

• Type: Evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub

• Height: 3–8 ft tall in pots; up to 10 ft in the ground

• Leaves: Glossy, lance-shaped, deep green

• Flowers: Fragrant, funnel-shaped, and color-changing:

  • Purple/violet on the first day (yesterday)

  • Light lavender on the second day (today)

  • White on the third day (tomorrow)

  • Blooming season: mainly spring–summer, but can flower intermittently in warm climates

Growing Conditions

• Sun Light: Full sun to partial shade (needs at least 4–6 hrs sunlight daily)

• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil 

• Water: Keep soil evenly moist (not soggy). Drought stress can reduce flowering

 Care & Maintenance

• Fertilizer: Feed with a high-phosphorus fertilizer (for blooms) every 4–6 weeks during growing season

• Pruning: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage branching

Special Notes

• Fragrance: Sweet, pleasant smell, especially in the evenings

• Hybrid Varieties: Hybrids are bred for larger flowers, denser blooming, and extended flowering seasons

• Landscape Use: Beautiful as a specimen shrub, hedge, or container plant