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BRUGMANSIA sanguinea
Commonly known as Angels' trumpets
Orange-red trumpets with yellow veins
£25.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mite, mealybug, whitefly - more usually under glass. -
Place of origin
Colombia to northern Chile. -
EvergreenWavy-margined, sometimes toothed leaves to 18cm (7in) long.
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Orange
Orange red -
Striped, Veined or MulticolouredYellow veins
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TubularFlowers 15-25cm (6-10in) long
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Height
3-10m (10-33ft) -
Spread
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen shrub or tree.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)Use loam-based compost (JI No.3) in full light -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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skin & eye irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Mature Size3-10m (10-33ft)
2-3m (6½-10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Datura / Brugmansia - Care Guide
Planting Combinations