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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Solanaceae (Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers) |
| Origin: Andean Area (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Peach |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [Datura, Hort.] |
| Height: 12-16 feet |
| Width: 10-20 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Brugmansia versicolor (Peach Angel's Trumpet) - This species from Ecuador forms a large shrub or small tree to 15 feet tall and as wide with beautiful large pale apricot heavenly scented flowers summer-fall. For those who know our nursery - this is the tree between our greenhouses that is smothered with flowers in late summer through fall, emitting a wonderful fragrance for hundreds of feet around. It benefits from a hard cut back in the spring. Will take sun or shade, moderate water. Although it is hardy to about 20-25 degrees F., it usually will go semi-deciduous in the winter and have some down time then. Angel's Trumpet is one of the common names for Brugmansia, a genus in the Potato Family (Solanaceae) that has 5 species, all from South America. Other common names include Belladona and Datura, although the latter is somewhat misleading as Datura is also a genus name to which Brugmansia is closely related. The main distinguishing aspect that separates the Brugmansia from the true species of Datura is that the Brugmansia are large shrubs or small trees and the Datura, or Jimsonweeds (a name corrupted from Jamestown weed), are annual or perennial herbs.
The information about Brugmansia versicolor displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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