Brugmansia suaveolens
snowy angel's trumpet
A tender shrub with semi-evergreen leaves. It bears large, hanging, white trumpet-shaped flowers in summer and autumn. These are night-scented
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC if eaten, skin irritant, avoid eye contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Brugmansia are large evergreen shrubs with simple, ovate leaves and large, solitary, pendent trumpet-shaped or tubular flowers which are often fragrant
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Brazil
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in full sun after danger of frost is passed. Grow under glass in full light over winter with a minimum of 7-10°C. Use a peat-free, loam-based potting compost. Feed monthly with a balanced feed. May be trained as a standard. See brugmansia cultivation
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Pruning group 9. May be hard-pruned when brought indoors in autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, thrips and mealybugs under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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