- Golden Angel trumpet
Botanical name: brugmansia aurea
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to a 33 ft spread
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 8-10
Flower color: white, yellow, pink
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows 2-3 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim in the winter/early spring to maintain desires size and shape
Propagation methods: cuttings
Landscape use: accent plant, container plant, hedges and screens
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: pleasant fragrance
Watering instructions: allow the first inch of soil to dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release liquid fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: bromeliads, coleus, variegated ginger
Toxicity level: EXTREMELY toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
