Brugmansia suaveolens
Angel trumpet
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Description
Brugmansia suaveolens, commonly known as the Angel trumpet, belongs to the genus Brugmansia in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). It is native to tropical South America and is grown as an impressive container plant in the DACH region. In summer it produces large, pendulous trumpet-shaped flowers up to 30 cm long with a strong fragrance. As a solitary plant on a terrace or balcony it creates a dramatic accent; the white-flowered cultivar ‘Snowbank’ is especially striking with its variegated foliage. In a single summer the plant can grow into a large shrub or small tree, reaching 1.5 to 2.5 m.
Care instructions
Place the Angel trumpet in a location that receives full sun to partial shade and is sheltered from wind, as it requires warmth to bloom profusely. Water generously and evenly during the growing season so the soil never dries out completely. The plant is frost‑sensitive; before the first nights below 5 °C bring it indoors to a bright, frost‑free winter quarter— a cellar at 5–10 °C is acceptable, but a bright conservatory is preferable. Prune in spring before new growth begins.
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