The Red Brugmansia

Brugmansia sanguinea

One of the most sought-after Brugmansias, and also one of the hardest to find.  I'll warn everyone right away that this is a cool-climate Brug and does not do well in hot areas.  It may bloom occasionally in places like Florida, however i don't guarantee it.  With that warning out of the way, i'll say that this is a spectacular plant that is easy to grow in the right conditions.  You'll be rewarded with striking, scarlet-red trumpet flowers almost all year long!

The Red Brugmansia forms a small tree about 12 to 15 feet tall, although it may be pruned to any size.  The tubular 7" flowers are orange-red or scarlet blending to yellow, and have yellow veins, which give the blooms a pin-striped look.  The flowers appear in waves all throughout the year!  

The Red Brugmansia comes from the Andes mountains in South America.  Because of its highland origins, it doesn't like hot weather.  Temperatures over about 85-90 degrees usually inhibit flowering.  In warmer areas, it's best to give it afternoon shade.  You may grow it indoors in pot.  Outdoors, protect it from frost.  The branches may die back from frost, but it can re-sprout from the base if well-mulched.  It does best in rich, well-draining soil, with regular watering and feeding.  Some humidity is necessary - over about 40% is recommended.

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