Brugmansia arborea 'Knightii'
angel's trumpet 'Knightii'
'Knightii' is an evergreen shrub or small tree to 4m in height or more, with large elliptic leaves and pendulous, fragrant, hose-in-hose double, white flowers to 30cm in length
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | White | Green | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC if eaten, skin irritant, avoid eye contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Brugmansia are large evergreen shrubs with simple, ovate leaves and large, solitary, pendent trumpet-shaped or tubular flowers which are often fragrant
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in full sun in frost-free area in moist but well-drained soil. Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost in full light
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, thrips and mealybugs under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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