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BRUGMANSIA suaveolens
Commonly known as Angels' trumpets

White flowers sometimes yellow or pink, scented
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Pests & Diseases
Under glass. Red spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs. -
Place of origin
Southeastern Brazil -
EvergreenOvate-oblong to narrowly elliptic, hairless or hairy, entire leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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White
Sometimes yellow or pink -
TubularTubular-bell-shaped 30cm (12in) long
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
To 5m (16ft) -
Spread
2.5-3m (8-10ft) -
Tall ShrubVigorous shrub or tree.
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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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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Scented flowersNight-scented
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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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 -
Mature Sizeto 5m (16ft)
2.5-3m (8-10ft)
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