Herbaceous Perennial
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
2.5-4 metres
Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light. Water freely while in active growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks. Keep barely moist in winter. Maintain a minimum winter temperature of about 5°C; the plants will lose their leaves but these will regrow in spring. Plants may be moved outdoors to a position in light, dappled shade in summer. See brugmansia cultivation for further information
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
pruning group 9, or pruning group 7 if needed
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, Thrips and mealybugs under glass
Generally disease-free