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BRUGMANSIA arborea
Commonly known as Angels' trumpets
Trumpet-shaped white flowers, scented
£25.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Under glass. Red spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs. -
Place of origin
Ecuador to northern Chile (Andes) -
EvergreenElliptic-oblong to ovate, entire or coarsely toothed leaves 15-30cm (6-12in) long
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White
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TrumpetTo 15cm (6in) long
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Height
2-4m (6½-13ft) -
Spread
1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen shrub or tree. Produces flowers with 5, usually reflexed, pointed lobes.
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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 Size2-4m (6½-13ft)
1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
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