Brunfelsia ‘Sweet and Petite’ | Latifolia - Compact Yesterday Today Tomorrow

Enjoy the colour and fragrance of a Yesterday Today Tomorrow shrub in a more compact form with Brunfelsia ‘Sweet and Petite’.

This tidy evergreen shrub produces fragrant flowers that open rich purple, fade through lilac and eventually mature to white. Because the blooms change colour over several days, plants can display purple, mauve and white flowers at the same time.

‘Sweet and Petite’ grows to approximately 80cm–1m high and 65–80cm wide, making it much easier to place than larger traditional Brunfelsia varieties. It is ideal for small gardens, low informal hedges, mixed borders, entrance gardens and decorative pots near patios or outdoor entertaining areas where its fragrance can be enjoyed.

Plant Size Note

Supplied as a young plant in a 42mm pot.

Plants supplied in 42mm pots are small starter plants and will require growing time before reaching the mature size shown in example images.

Plants may not be flowering when dispatched. Size, shape, branching and seasonal appearance will vary between individual plants.

Features

• Compact form of Yesterday Today Tomorrow
• Fragrant colour-changing flowers
• Blooms open purple before fading to lilac and white
• Multiple flower colours may appear on the plant at once
• Bright green foliage
• Naturally compact and tidy growth
• Mature height approximately 80cm–1m
• Mature width approximately 65–80cm
• Flowers from spring through autumn in warm climates
• Suitable for pots, patios and small gardens
• Useful for low informal hedging and borders
• Best suited to warm, protected gardens
• Supplied in a 42mm pot

Planting & Care

Plant Brunfelsia ‘Sweet and Petite’ in full sun to part shade.

In hot climates, morning sun with protection from harsh afternoon sun can help keep the foliage looking fresh and reduce heat stress. A position with good light will generally encourage stronger flowering.

Choose fertile, free-draining soil enriched with compost or well-rotted organic matter. Avoid locations where water remains around the roots after rain.

Water thoroughly after planting and maintain regular moisture while the plant establishes. Once established, allow the upper soil layer to begin drying slightly between watering, while avoiding prolonged dry conditions during hot weather.

Apply a suitable slow-release fertiliser during spring to encourage healthy foliage and flowering. Always follow the fertiliser directions, particularly when feeding young plants.

Mulch around the root zone to help retain moisture and reduce weeds, keeping mulch slightly away from the main stem.

Lightly prune after a major flowering flush to maintain its compact shape and encourage fresh branching. Avoid heavy or repeated pruning while flower buds are developing.

Protect young plants from frost. In cooler climates, grow in a warm sheltered position or in a pot that can be moved under protection during cold weather.

Flowering Time

‘Sweet and Petite’ generally flowers from spring through autumn in warm climates.

The flowers open purple, fade to lilac and mature to white, producing the characteristic three-colour appearance associated with Yesterday Today Tomorrow plants.

Flowering time and abundance will vary depending on climate, plant maturity, sunlight and seasonal conditions.

Growing in Pots

This compact variety is well suited to pots and containers.

Choose a container with drainage holes and use a quality free-draining potting mix. Move the young plant gradually into larger pots as its root system develops rather than planting it immediately into an excessively large container.

Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering during hot or windy weather.

Position flowering pots near patios, entrances or outdoor seating areas where the changing flowers and fragrance can be appreciated.

Landscape Uses

Brunfelsia ‘Sweet and Petite’ is suitable for:

• Small gardens
• Decorative pots and containers
• Patios and courtyards
• Low informal hedges
• Garden borders
• Entrance planting
• Cottage-style gardens
• Tropical and subtropical gardens
• Fragrant garden areas
• Feature shrub planting

Product Details

Botanical Name: Brunfelsia ‘Sweet and Petite’
Common Name: Sweet and Petite, Yesterday Today Tomorrow
Plant Type: Compact flowering shrub
Supplied As: Young live plant in a 42mm pot
Flower Colour: Purple, fading through lilac to white
Fragrance: Yes
Foliage: Bright green
Growth Habit: Compact, upright and bushy
Mature Height: Approximately 80cm–1m
Mature Width: Approximately 65–80cm
Flowering Time: Spring through autumn in warm climates
Aspect: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Fertile, free-draining soil
Watering: Regular while establishing; moderate once established
Frost Tolerance: Protect from frost
Climate: Best suited to warm, frost-free or protected climates
Uses: Pots, borders, low hedging, patios and feature planting

Important Note

Images show mature plants in flower and are provided as examples only.

You will receive a young starter plant in a 42mm pot. Plant height, branching, foliage and seasonal appearance will vary.

The plant may be trimmed before dispatch when required for safe transport or healthy future growth.

Safety Note

Brunfelsia is harmful if eaten.

Keep the plant and any fallen berries or plant material away from children, dogs, cats, horses and other animals.

Seek urgent medical or veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

FAQ

Why is it called Yesterday Today Tomorrow?

The flowers change colour as they age. They generally open purple, fade to lilac and then mature to white, so several colours can appear on the shrub at once.

How large does Sweet and Petite grow?

It generally reaches approximately 80cm–1m high and 65–80cm wide once mature.

What size plant will I receive?

You will receive a young starter plant supplied in a 42mm pot.

Will it arrive in flower?

Not necessarily. Flowering depends on the plant’s maturity, season and growing conditions.

Is it fragrant?

Yes. The flowers have a sweet fragrance that can be especially noticeable when several blooms are open.

Can it grow in a pot?

Yes. Its compact growth makes it well suited to pots, patios, balconies and small courtyards.

Does it grow in full sun?

Yes, it can grow in full sun to part shade. In hot areas, protection from harsh afternoon sun can be beneficial.

Is it suitable for subtropical gardens?

Yes. It performs particularly well in warm and subtropical climates when grown in free-draining soil with regular moisture.

Can it grow in cooler climates?

It may grow in a warm, sheltered position but can become semi-deciduous in cooler areas. Protect it from frost and cold winds.

Does it need pruning?

Only light pruning is generally required. Trim after a main flowering flush to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.

Can it be planted as a hedge?

Yes. Its compact habit makes it suitable for low informal hedging and border planting.

Is Brunfelsia safe for pets?

No. Brunfelsia is harmful if eaten and should be kept away from pets and animals that may chew the plant.