Brugmansia, Angel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Creamsickle'

Brugmansia

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brugmansia (broog-MAN-zee-ah)
Synonym
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
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 seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Camarillo, California

Del Mar, California

Fresno, California

San Leandro, California

Palm Bay, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Kurtistown, Hawaii

Mchenry, Illinois

Deridder, Louisiana

Cumberland, Maryland

Mathiston, Mississippi

Liberty, New York

Conway, South Carolina

Pocahontas, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Desoto, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Premont, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
Mchenry, IL | August 2007 | positive

Purchased 3 years ago from nursery, but had no name attached. It is apricot color and closely matches the Creamsicle. First year up to ...Read More

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (Zone 10b) | July 2005 | positive

I had huge blooms on a small young plant. The blooms were long lasting and just beautiful. They held up very well (unlike my Ecuador Pink...Read More

S
Woodsville, NH (Zone 4a) | May 2003 | positive

A beautiful large double flower with a soft orange color similiar to the Creamsicle ice cream. The flowers will last longer if planted in...Read More

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| July 2002 | neutral

I read in the 2nd Edition of Dogs For Dummies By Gina Spadafori that Angel's Trumpet is toxic for dogs. (Just thought dog owners should know)

A
Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) | June 2002 | positive

A very large double flower to this brugmansia. All the flowers have been doubles.
Grows strong and well in warmer weather.

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