BRUGMANSIA orange
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BRUGMANSIA orange
Commonly known as Datura
Narrow, upright grower with bright yellow/gold foliage
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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Exotic plantsLarge flowers
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Good to know
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Pests & Diseases
Whitefly, slugs/snails, mealybug, red spider mite -
Place of origin
Andes, South America -
Deciduous
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Orange
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Trumpet
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Town garden
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Ovate
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Height
2.5 - 3 metres -
Spread
1.5 - 2 metres -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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Frost tender
This plant may be damaged by temperatures below 5°C (41 °F). -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
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Mature Size2.5 - 3 metres
1.5 - 2 metres