Eriolarynx australis (Mini Angel's Trumpet)
Botanical Information
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Eriolarynx |
| Species | australis |
| Category | Perennials, Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Tree (evergreen), Shrub (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Bolivia and Argentina. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | - 5 to 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 to 34 |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 to 2.5 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A complex shrub/small tree that can exhibits either deciduous or evergreen foliage depending on where it is grown. If grown under glass the plant will be evergreen, however this vegetation will be deciduous if grown outdoors. |
| Shape | Upright, rounded crown. |
| Landscape | Patio and container plants, wall side borders, and city gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings in spring. Semi-ripe cuttings can be used in summer. |
| Cultivation | May survive outdoors in mild areas in free-draining soil under partial shelter. Otherwise grow in an unheated greenhouse in loam-based potting compost in full sun. |
| Pests | May be affected by glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly indoors. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Flower Description | Small, trumpet-shaped, pale-lavender flowers bloom in the summer. |
Photographs
Eriolarynx australis, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Eriolarynx australis, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Eriolarynx australis, flower. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
