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    • Photo of Brugmansia sanguinea flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Brugmansia sanguinea

    Also Known As

    • Scarlet Angel's Trumpet

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Brugmansia sanguinea plant details

    Brugmansia sanguinea is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and high - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Brugmansia sanguinea

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Brugmansia sanguinea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: high - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The rare red angel's trumpet, Brugmansia sanguinea, is one of the most distinctive and striking species of the genus. It has trumpet-shaped flowers that are smaller than the hybrids and about 10 inches long. They are yellow at the base and on the sides and bright red on the lower half of the trumpets. This high elevation species blooms best in cool temperatures in spring and fall and may not bloom at all in summer. In its native habitat it is pollinated by sword-billed hummingbirds, one of the largest species, with bills more than four inches long. Grow in a pot or in a garden bed near the patio. Bring inside as a houseplant in winter or throw it in a dark basement to "hibernate".

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Welcoming blooms in springtime and end-of-the-season blooms in the fall make this cool growing species a well-loved Angel's Trumpet. Known as the Red Angel's Trumpet, the orange-red blooms, although smaller than others in the genus, bring unusual color to your brugmansia collection. The present clone that we grow has shown better heat tolerance than other selections we have grown in the past.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    A semi-evergreen, open shrub or with training, a small tree, bearing broadly lance shaped, wavy edged, velvety, grey-green leaves. The In summer and autumn, ribbed, trumpet shaped, yellow flowers with flared red ends, emerge from green, pod-like bracts, to hang from the branches like giant christmas ornaments.For a warm position, sheltered from wind. Although B. sanguinea is the most cold hardy and is tolerant of some frost.Keep moist while in active growth.Prune in spring after it warms up.All parts are toxic if ingested.

    By: Zephs

    The most spectacular flower display of the genus! So lucky for us, we here in Northern California’s coastal areas have the perfect climate to grow it in, as it requires cool summer & cooler nights to bloom. A small tree, 6-8' tall, it makes an extraordinary display in late Spring through Summer. Pendulous, recurved, scarlet to orange, 8", tubular "trumpets" with yellow sides are borne in abundance - up to 40 at a time. Care: Brugmansia sanguinea likes rich, moist soil. It doesn't like to dry out & will drop leaves if it does. A heavy feeder, too. Do fertilize & top dress with compost every so often. These are seed grown plants, & the occasional individual may turn out to be yellow!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Brugmansia sanguinea plant

    How to Grow Brugmansia sanguinea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • high - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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    Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi'

    aka Charles Grimaldi Angel Trumpet, Charles Grimaldi Angel's Trumpet

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' flower by J.G. in SF
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    Brugmansia 'Snowbank'

    aka Snowbank Variegated Angel's Trumpet

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Brugmansia 'Snowbank' by Patricia Cunningham
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    Brugmansia arborea

    aka Brugmansia x arborea, Tree Datura

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Brugmansia arborea flower by Tom Huise
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    Brugmansia sanguinea 'Inca Princess'

    aka Brugmansia sanguinea x 'Inca Princess', Inca Princess Angel Trumpet

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Brugmansia sanguinea 'Inca Princess' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Brugmansia versicolor 'Ecuador Pink'

    aka Brugmansia x versicolor 'Ecuador Pink', Ecuador Pink Angel Trumpet, Wedding Bells

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Brugmansia versicolor 'Ecuador Pink' flower, foliage, form by Scott Zona
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