Brugmansia candida 'Variegata' (Variegated Angel's Trumpet)


Botanical Information

FamilySolanacesae
GenusBrugmansia
Speciescandida
Cultivar'Variegata'
CategoryAnnuals, Tropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
All parts are highly toxic if ingested.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8a - 1
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-12.2 - 4.5
Temperature (°F)10 - 40
Height3 - 6 m
Spread1.8 - 2.4 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionLarge evergreen shrub or small tree.
LandscapeIn warm climates, may be planted and used as a landscape shrub. In cooler regions, may be potted and overwintered in a cool greenhouse. It can be cut back severely at the terminus at the end of the active growing season.
PropagationEasily by firm, softwood, terminal cuttings rooted under bottom heat and mist.
CultivationSun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
PestsNo major issues.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionVery large, variegated, elliptic leaves.
Flower DescriptionLarge and trumpet-shaped ranging from orange to white.
Colour DescriptionFoliage is deep to medium green with white areas. Flowers range from orange to white.

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