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BRUGMANSIA arborea
Commonly known as Angels' trumpets
Trumpet-shaped white flowers, scented
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & DiseasesUnder glass. Red spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs.
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Place of originEcuador to northern Chile (Andes)
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EvergreenElliptic-oblong to ovate, entire or coarsely toothed leaves 15-30cm (6-12in) long
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White
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TrumpetTo 15cm (6in) long
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Height2-4m (6½-13ft)
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Spread1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen shrub or tree. Produces flowers with 5, usually reflexed, pointed lobes.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperateCan 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
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Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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skin & eye irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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toxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Mature Size2-4m (6½-13ft)
1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable 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