Eriolarynx australis
Mini Angel's Trumpet
Family |
Solanaceae |
Genus |
Eriolarynx |
Species |
australis |
Category |
Perennials, Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous), Tree (evergreen), Shrub (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
- 5 to 1 |
Temperature (°F) |
23 to 34 |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 to 2.5 m |
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. |
Landscape |
Patio and container plants, wall side borders, and city gardens. |
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. |
Shape |
Upright, rounded crown. |
Pests |
May be affected by glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly indoors. |
Flower Description |
Small, trumpet-shaped, pale-lavender flowers bloom in the summer. |
Notable Specimens |
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings in spring. Semi-ripe cuttings can be used in summer. |