Brugmansia, Angel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Maya'

Brugmansiax candida

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brugmansia (broog-MAN-zee-ah)
Synonym
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Coral/Apricot
White/Near White
Foliage
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From hardwood cuttings
By air layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wetumpka, Alabama

Del Mar, California

Newbury Park, California

Petaluma, California

San Leandro, California

Bartow, Florida

Colbert, Georgia

Derby, Kansas

Glenmora, Louisiana

Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Dundee, Ohio

Austin, Texas

Belton, Texas

Houston, Texas

Premont, Texas

Spicewood, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
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Newbury Park, CA | July 2007 | positive

This Brugmansia grew amazingly fast in the ground. It finally looks beautiful
after I used a natural caterpillar killer. The mor...Read More

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Mc Call Creek, MS | January 2005 | positive

I totally agree that it is wonderful! In addition to the previous comments, it roots very quickly and withstands heat and humidity well.

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2004 | positive

A great brug esp. due to its interesting foliage. The color is more a blue green, it adds lots of interest even when not blooming. My o...Read More

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Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) | October 2002 | positive

Maya/Sunset is one of the most treasured brugmansias I grow. Lovely variegated foliage (white, green, blue green), fragrant versicolour b...Read More

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