Brugmansia × candida
A large rounded shrub or small tree up to 6m tall with oval, downy leaves and trumpet-shaped, white flowers- sometimes cream or pinkish- that are strongly scented at night
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Cream Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Cream Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered 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 TOXIC to pets - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Ecuador
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in full sun in a frost-free area in moist but well-drained soil. Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based compost in full light. See brugmansia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, thrips and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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