Brugmansia suaveolens

Half-hardy Deciduous Shrub

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Conservatories, Patios
• Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year, Scented
• Height : 15 feet

Description

Richly scented blooms. Bushy and compact. Patio feature. Height: 5m (15ft).

Sowing Instructions

Sow February to March. Soak seed in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Place seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at a temperature of between 15-20ºC (59-68ºF). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 14-30 days.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Plant out once plants are well grown, 1.5m (5ft) apart or transplant into 25cm (10in) containers. For best results, provide a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Do not feed plants, but water well.

Aftercare

Provide a minimum winter temperature of 7C (45F) and reduce watering over the winter. Plants require minimal pruning, simply removed old flower heads, although plants can be cut back to base during spring to rejuvenate every few years.

Caution

Toxic if eaten