Angel's Trumpet
Brugmansia X Candida
Overview
Datura, or Brugmansia x candida, is a striking perennial shrub showcasing large, pendulous flowers up to 12 inches long with fragrant, trumpet-like blooms. Thriving in USDA zones 9-12, this plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It reaches 6-10 feet in height and spread. Handle with care, as all parts are toxic if ingested. Ideal for adding visual drama and nighttime fragrance to garden spaces.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–10Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 10–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 5–10 Ft.
- Mature width
- 3–5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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