Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia) is a stunning perennial shrub known for its enormous, fragrant, pendent flowers that can reach up to 10–20 inches long. With a powerful lemon scent and vibrant blossoms, these plants are a showstopper in any garden or container.
Key Features:
Botanical Name:Brugmansia
Height: 6–20 ft | Width: 3–15 ft
Bloom Time: Summer to frost | Zones: 8–11
Flower Colors: White, yellow, pink | Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic
Benefits:
Exceptionally fragrant, especially in the evening.
Deer-resistant due to its toxic foliage.
Thrives as a container plant; can be brought indoors in colder climates.
Planting Instructions:
Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours.
Sow seeds in flats, pressing lightly into soil without fully covering (requires light to germinate).
Keep at 60–70°F; germination occurs in 21–60 days.
Transplant seedlings into 3-inch containers, then space 4 feet apart in the garden.
Add Double Orange Angel Trumpet to your garden for a breathtaking display of color and fragrance!
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.