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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Solanaceae (Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers) |
| Origin: South America |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Synonyms: [Datura, Hort.] |
| Height: 10-16 feet |
| Width: 8-12 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Brugmansia x candida 'Shredded White' (Twisted Double Angel's Trumpet) - Evergreen shrub/tree that grows to about 15 feet tall by 12 feet wide. This double-white Brugmansia candida selection is a little different. It has large pendulous fragrant flowers like 'Double White but the petals are twisted and turn making the flower look distinctively different. Discovered by Bruce Pearson of Tropical World de las Flores, a botanical propagation center in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. As with other Brugmansia 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. 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.
This information about Brugmansia x candida 'Shredded White' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate 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 that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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