Angel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Maya'
Brugmansia x candida
| Family: | Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Brugmansia (broog-MAN-zee-ah) (Info) |
| Species: | x candida |
| Cultivar: | Maya |
| Hybridized | by Blin |
View this plant in a gardenHeight:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From hardwood cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant has been said to grow 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
Belton, Texas
Houston, Texas
Premont, Texas
Spicewood, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 17, 2007, SarahGigi from Newbury Park, CA wrote: This Brugmansia grew amazingly fast in the ground. It finally looks beautiful |
| Positive | On Jan 21, 2005, TrixieM from Mc Call Creek, MS wrote: I totally agree that it is wonderful! In addition to the previous comments, it roots very quickly and withstands heat and humidity well. |
| Positive | On Sep 12, 2004, Kell from Northern California, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: 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 only complaint is that caterpillars will eat it alive so fast. A quick spray of BT cures that though! |
| Positive | On Oct 8, 2002, Abutilon from Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) wrote: Maya/Sunset is one of the most treasured brugmansias I grow. Lovely variegated foliage (white, green, blue green), fragrant versicolour bells (creamy white to pale peach to golden peach), and it's vigorous habit make it one of my most favourites. A pleasure to recommend this brugmansia (o: |
