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Show-Stopping Beauty: Brugmansia

Transform your garden or patio with the breathtaking Brugmansia, commonly known as 'Angel’s Trumpets'. Renowned for its dramatic, trumpet-shaped flowers and intoxicating evening fragrance, this semi-woody shrub brings an exotic flair to any outdoor space.

Botanical Highlights & Seasonal Interest

• Genus: Brugmansia – part of the Solanaceae family, native to South America.
• Flowering: Spectacular blooms appear from midsummer through autumn, with each flower measuring up to 30cm long.
• Fragrance: The blossoms release a rich, sweet scent at dusk, perfect for evening enjoyment.
• Mature Size: Reaches up to 2m (78") high and spreads to 1.5m (59").
• Potted Plant: Supplied in a 9cm pot for easy transplanting.

Cultivation & Care Guide

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Place on a sunny patio or bright conservatory.
• Soil: Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Watering: Water regularly during active growth and flowering periods.
• Frost Protection: Not frost-hardy. Move indoors or into a greenhouse before first frosts (UK hardiness H2).
• Pruning: Cut back after flowering in autumn to maintain shape and encourage strong growth next season.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during spring and summer.

Your Colourful Choices

• 'Single Pink': Shell-pink flowers with pale green bases.
• 'Single Red/Orange': Red blooms fading into orange tones.
• 'Single White': Pure white flowers with subtle green at the base.
• 'Yellow': Golden yellow flowers turning green at the base.

Design Ideas & Companion Planting

• Create a tropical oasis by pairing Brugmansia with cannas, coleus, or fuchsias in containers.
• Add height and drama to sheltered patios or conservatories with these statement shrubs.
• Their showy blooms make them perfect centrepieces for summer garden parties or evening gatherings.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Brugmansia?
  The ideal time is spring after the last frost, allowing plants to establish before summer growth.
• How fast do Brugmansias grow?
  This shrub grows rapidly under warm conditions and can reach full size within two to three seasons when well cared for.
• What type of soil does Brugmansia prefer?
  A fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil is best. Use a quality compost when potting on or planting out.