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DATURA versicolor
Commonly known as Angels' trumpets
White fading to pink
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - oblong-elliptic, hairless or slightly hairy, entire leaves 20-50cm (8-20in) long.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
White - white fading to pink -
Height - 2-5m (6½-16ft) -
Spread - 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
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Tall Shrub - open 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) -
Full sun -
Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants. - highly toxic if ingested -
Additional Features - Good to know - - Brugmansia versicolor -
Pests & Diseases - under glass. Red spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs -
Place of origin - Ecuador -
Flower Shape - Trumpet - - 40cm (16in), or more, long
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Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Datura / Brugmansia - Care Guide
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