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Family: Solanaceae
(so-lan-AY-see-ee) Genus: Brugmansia (broog-MAN-zee-ah) Cultivar: Tropical Sunset
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Height 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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 Full SunSun to Partial Shade Danger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Gold (yellow-orange)Bloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter |
Foliage EvergreenSmooth Other details UnknownPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom woody stem cuttings From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings From hardwood cuttings From hardwood heel cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost By air layering Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownFoliage Color Blue-GreenBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Unknown |