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Brugmansia


Angel's Trumpet




Origin:  Native to tropical regions of South America, Venezuela, Chile and Brazil.
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Category
Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals, Woody
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
9
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c-H5
Temperature (°C)
(-12.2) -10
Temperature (°F)
10- 50
Height
3-9 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJune
Cultivation
Grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or filtered shade. Not tolerant of frost.
Growth
Fast
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.
Propagation
Propagated from root or stem cuttings.
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