Brugmansia aurea
Overview
Uses: Tropical gardens, patio containers, specimen plantings, and warm-climate landscape focal points.
Benefits: Produces large, pendulous trumpet-shaped flowers with a strong evening fragrance. Adds bold, tropical character and dramatic scale to outdoor spaces.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in colder climates)
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, Broad-spreading — woody framework with arching branches.
Bloom Color: Cream to Yellow
Mature Height: 10–30'
Mature Width: 6–10'
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Fall
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Oversized, fragrant trumpets create a dramatic tropical display.
Brugmansia aurea, commonly known as Angel’s Trumpet, is recognized for its large, pendulous blooms that hang like bells beneath arching branches. The flowers open in shades of cream to yellow and release a noticeable fragrance, especially in the evening.
In warm climates, it develops into a woody shrub or small tree with a broad canopy. In cooler regions, it is frequently grown in containers and overwintered indoors.
Its bold scale and long bloom window make it an eye-catching focal point for patios, courtyards, and tropical-inspired gardens.
Care
Angel’s Trumpet Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, afternoon shade helps protect foliage from stress.
Prefers rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Water regularly during the growing season and avoid allowing soil to dry completely.
Apply a
slow release fertilizer
in spring and again mid-season to support vigorous growth and flowering.
Prune lightly after major bloom cycles to shape the plant and encourage branching. Avoid excessive removal of established framework branches.
Container Growing: Frequently grown in large containers in cooler regions. Use high-quality potting soil and ensure strong drainage. Monitor moisture closely, as containers dry more quickly than in-ground plantings. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Angel’s Trumpet for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot at an actively growing stage. Size at shipment varies seasonally. For current height details, please
contact us
.
How Large Does Angel’s Trumpet Grow?
In warm climates, this plant can reach 10–30 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide. When grown in containers, size is typically more controlled through pruning and root restriction.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Angel’s Trumpet?
The botanical name is Brugmansia aurea.
Is Angel’s Trumpet suitable for container growing?
Yes. It is commonly grown in large patio containers in cooler climates where it can be moved indoors before frost. Explore more warm-season container options in our
Tropical Plants collection.
Does Brugmansia aurea have fragrant flowers?
Yes. The flowers are especially fragrant in the evening, making it well suited for patios and seating areas.
Can Angel’s Trumpet be grown outside in colder climates?
In regions outside Zones 9–11, it is typically grown as a seasonal plant or overwintered indoors. You can browse additional warm-climate selections in our
Patio Plants collection.
