Ooh, Angel's Trumpet. Good pick, gardener.

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Angel's Trumpet

Brugmansia × candida

Zones 9–13

Growing

Because of their large, pendulous blooms and woody structure, Angel's Trumpet thrives best when planted in a sheltered location that protects it from heavy winds. If you are growing your shrub in a particularly windy or colder region, finding a nook or a windbreak can help prevent damage to the stems and flowers. When you are starting these plants from cuttings or seeds, ensure they are established in rich, well-drained soil. This species is particularly well-suited for container gardening, which allows you to move the plant to a more protected spot if the weather turns.

To maintain a tidy and productive shape, you can use annual pruning and training techniques. By tying down upright limbs, you can manage the overall size of the shrub and improve its structural strength. Regular deadheading is also essential, as removing spent blossoms encourages the plant to continue reblooming throughout the warm season.

Keep a close eye on your plants for any signs of stress or disease. Frequent monitoring is the best way to catch issues early. While this plant is a beautiful addition to the garden and attracts pollinators, please remember that all parts of the plant are toxic to people, pets, and livestock.

Stats
Sunfull sun
Watermedium
Grow time—
Height>6ft
Spacing>24in
Light
Full sun✓
Part shade✓
Shade✓
Traits
Life cycleperennial
Categoryflowering shrub
Growth habitshrub
Seasonwarm
Frost tolerancetender
Heightover 6ft
Spacingover 24in
Days to bloomover 150
Native us✗
Growing
Watermedium
Drainagewell drained
Soil ph min6.0
Soil ph max7.5
Propagation
Seed✓
Cutting✓
Division✗
Graft✗
Tuber bulb crown✗
Transplant✓
Container ok✓
Spreadself seeds
Deer resistant✓
Drought tolerant✗
Pollinator friendly✓
Toxic to
People✓
Pets✓
Livestock✓
Bloom
Length6–12wk
Colors
White✓
Yellow✓
Orange✗
Red✗
Pink✗
Purple✗
Blue✗
Green✗
Fragrant✓
Reblooms✓
Deadhead✓
Cut flower✗
Dried flower✗
Invasive
Statusnone
Regions
Northeast✗
Southeast✗
Midwest✗
Plains✗
Southwest✗
Mountain west✗
Pacific northwest✗
California✗
Hawaii✗
State noxious✗
Escapes cultivation✗
Calendar, zone 7
Not suited to zone 7. Grows in zones 9–13.