Perennials – 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