BRUGMANSIA
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BRUGMANSIA
Commonly known as Angels' trumpets
(formerly DATURA) All JUL-SEPT
HIGHLY TOXIC. Toxicity varies with the seasons.
Linnaeus classified these plants with Datura. They were transferred to Brugmansia in 1805 and during the next 168 years they went back and forth in lists. In 1973 they were placed by TE Lockwood definitively as Brugmansia where they have remained.
All species are extinct in the wild, though because of their popularity in cultivation they exist widely as introductions.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Under glass. Red spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs -
Place of origin
Ecuador -
EvergreenOblong-elliptic, hairless or slightly hairy leaves 20-50cm (8-20in) long.
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White
White fading to pink -
Trumpet40cm (16in), or more, long
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
2-5m (6½-16ft) -
Spread
1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen 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)Use loam-based compost (JI No.3) in full light -
Scented flowers
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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
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Mature Size2-5m (6½-16ft)
1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Brugmansia - Care Guide
