A dramatic large shrub hung with enormous pendulous trumpet flowers that pour out a heady perfume in the evening. Spectacular but extremely toxic in all parts; handle and site with care.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Angel's Trumpet
Botanically, Brugmansia x candida is a fast-growing shrub in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White, yellow and pink flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Angel's Trumpet
Angel's Trumpet suits subtropical, tropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Angel's Trumpet does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Angel's Trumpet is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Angel's Trumpet after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Angel's Trumpet in the garden
Angel's Trumpet earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and its fragrance.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Angel's Trumpet with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew. All parts can be toxic if eaten, so keep it away from small children.
Buying Angel's Trumpet
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