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BRUGMANSIA suaveolens 'Yellow Trumpet'
Commonly known as Angels' trumpets
Fragrant yellow flowers
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 mite, whitefly, mealybugs
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Place of originSoutheastern Brazil
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EvergreenOvate-oblong to narrowly elliptic, hairless or hairy leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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Yellow
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TubularTubular-bell-shaped to 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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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous shrub or tree
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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 flowersNight-scented
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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 Size5m (16ft)
2.5m (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