Brugmansia, Angel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Dr. Seuss'

Brugmansia

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brugmansia (broog-MAN-zee-ah)
Synonym
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bessemer, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Batesville, Arkansas

Jasper, Arkansas

Malvern, Arkansas

Bloomington, California

Carlsbad, California

Cupertino, California

Desert View Highlands, California

Lompoc, California

Modesto, California

Monterey, California

Newbury Park, California

Oceanside, California

Palm Springs, California

Riverside, California

San Clemente, California

San Diego, California

Santa Clara, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

New Milford, Connecticut

Washington, District of Columbia

Auburndale, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida

Casselberry, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Lake City, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Longwood, Florida

North Fort Myers, Florida

North Port, Florida

Oviedo, Florida

Punta Gorda, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Starke, Florida

Tampa, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Williston, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida(2 reports)

Bethlehem, Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

Colbert, Georgia

Patterson, Georgia

Woodstock, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Waynesburg, Kentucky

Deridder, Louisiana

Kenner, Louisiana

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Maurepas, Louisiana

Gulfport, Mississippi

Missoula, Montana

Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Woodbury, New York

Columbus, North Carolina

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hope Mills, North Carolina

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Randleman, North Carolina

Swansboro, North Carolina

Vass, North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Dundee, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Wister, Oklahoma

Warren, Pennsylvania

Vieques, Puerto Rico

Conway, South Carolina

Newberry, South Carolina

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Trenton, South Carolina

Antioch, Tennessee

Lake City, Tennessee

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Niota, Tennessee

Pocahontas, Tennessee

Seymour, Tennessee

Sweetwater, Tennessee

Townsend, Tennessee

Broaddus, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Desoto, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Hockley, Texas

Irene, Texas

Kerrville, Texas

Lake Jackson, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Montgomery, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Port Bolivar, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

Sherman, Texas

Snook, Texas

Victoria, Texas

Vidor, Texas

Clinton, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

10
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1
neutral
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Gresham, OR | April 2012 | positive

They will not survive frost in my zone so I grow them in large pots and bring them indoors to a heated sun-porch for winter. They grow w...Read More

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Columbus, NC (Zone 7b) | April 2011 | positive

This is a fun plant. I have 3 pass-a-longs -- white, bright yellow, & gold. Here in Zone 8a/7b I cut them to the ground and mulch for p...Read More

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Kerrville, TX | March 2011 | positive

I personally do not have this plant, but plan to get some this year. A neighbor, now moved, planted them on the north side of their home...Read More

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Corpus Christi, TX | September 2009 | positive

I WAS GIVEN A SMALL CLIPPING FROM A NEIGHBOR; UNBEKNOWEST ON HOW TO CARE FOR IT--- I ALMOST KILLED IT. BUT I WAS ABLE TO REVIVE IT,TRANSP...Read More

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New Braunfels, TX | February 2009 | positive

I have three brugmansias growing here in New Braunfels, Texas. They got nipped by freezing weather, but one of the brugs, possibly a Dr....Read More

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Toledo, OH | October 2006 | neutral

When I take this plant into the garden during summer it grows like crazy and blooms. Once I bring it inside about a month later I find bu...Read More

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Simi Valley, CA | June 2004 | positive

We have three small brugmansia trees just outside our bedroom windows and one overhanging the hot tub. They grow like weeds in Simi, CA,...Read More

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Cape Coral, FL | June 2004 | positive

I first saw this wonderful, magical spreading "tree" growing in West Palm Beach, Florida. It was full of salmon coloured blooms, all han...Read More

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Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2004 | positive

The first year mine did nothing, until I moved it into full sun. It rewarded me with a massive growth spurt and buds. This year it has go...Read More

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Hope, AR | October 2003 | positive

Some people say that 'Dr. Seuss' and 'Charles Grimaldi' are the same plant. All I can say is that my two plants are different. For one ...Read More

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Barnesville, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2003 | positive

Very attractive to bugs along with Whiskers! Start early with systemics. Wonderful spicy scent and colors, flowers last 3-4 days for me.

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