Brugmansia (Angel's Trumpet)
Botanical Information
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Brugmansia |
| Category | Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals, Woody |
| Origin | Native to tropical regions of South America, Venezuela, Chile and Brazil. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-12.2) -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10- 50 |
| Height | 3-9 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated from root or stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or filtered shade. Not tolerant of frost. |
| Habitat | Sloping terrain, in warm, humid areas. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are alternately arranged and are 10-30 cm long, coarse and covered with fine hairs. |
| Flower Description | The name Angel's Trumpet refers to the flowers. The trumpet shaped flowers are 15-50 cm long and 10-30 cm across. They come in shades of white, yellow, green and pink. Most are fragrant. |
Photographs
Brugmansia 'Supernova', Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.