10 Red Angel Trumpet Seeds
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Red Angel Trumpet Fragrant Shrub Flowers Seeds
The common name "angel trumpets" is often shared with the genus Datura (closely related). The genus differs from datura because it is much larger, perennial, and woody (the species Datura, they are herbaceous), and Brugmansia has the hanging branches (datura have the erect branches).
Brugmansia sanguinea red flowers, is a species with unique particularity in the genus, are pollinated by hummingbirds, the others are pollinated mainly by bats.
Brugmansia sanguinea is still very rare in cultivation. Few plants evoke as much sighing and attention as this little tree or shrub with huge tubular flowers that persist from spring to autumn.
With lush foliage and flowers between 25 and 30 cm in length that is deliciously fragrant, often blooming in their first year from seeds, it is a true gift from the skies ... They can turn a balcony or terrace into a true tropical paradise. In the cool, moist air of night, its aroma is more intense.
Quantity: 10 Red Angel Trumpet Seeds
I received the seeds. Could you please send me how and when to plant these I would greatly appreciate it. I got these for my butterflies and my hummingbirds.
Thank you for the review Cathy!
In Monroe, NC (Zone 7b-8a), it's best to start planting Red Angel Trumpet seeds indoors in late winter to early spring (January–March). This gives them a head start before transplanting outdoors after the last frost, typically around mid-to-late April.
Planting Instructions:
1. Pre-Treating the Seeds
Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften the seed coat and improve germination.
Optionally, scarify the seeds by gently rubbing them with fine sandpaper or a nail file.
2. Starting Seeds Indoors
Fill seed trays or small pots with well-draining seed-starting mix.
Plant the seeds ¼ inch deep, covering them lightly with soil.
Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Maintain a temperature of 70–80°F for the best germination results.
Use a humidity dome or plastic wrap to retain moisture.
⏳ Germination Time: 2–6 weeks.
3. Transplanting Outdoors
After the last frost date (around mid-April in Monroe, NC), harden off the seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7–10 days.
Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with rich, well-draining soil.
Space plants 3–5 feet apart to allow room for growth.
Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Care Tips:
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during the growing season.
Winter Care: Brugmansia is not frost-hardy, so in Monroe, NC:
Grow in a container and bring indoors during winter.
If planted in-ground, cut back and heavily mulch or dig up the plant to overwinter indoors.