Brugmansia aurea | Golden Angel's Trumpet
DESCRIPTION
Brugmansia aurea, commonly known as golden angel's trumpet, is native to the Andean regions of Ecuador and northern Peru. It blooms from summer into fall, producing large, pendulous, trumpet-shaped flowers that range in color from pale yellow to rich gold. The blossoms release a powerful, sweet fragrance, especially in the evening, to attract pollinators like moths.
What sets Brugmansia aurea apart is the size and scent of its blooms, with flowers often reaching over 12 inches long. Unlike some other Brugmansia species, its blooms tend to face more downward, giving them a graceful, draping appearance. The plant’s velvety, soft green leaves and its ability to flower in flushes throughout the warmer months add to its lush, tropical presence in the garden.
DESCRIPTION
Brugmansia aurea, commonly known as golden angel's trumpet, is native to the Andean regions of Ecuador and northern Peru. It blooms from summer into fall, producing large, pendulous, trumpet-shaped flowers that range in color from pale yellow to rich gold. The blossoms release a powerful, sweet fragrance, especially in the evening, to attract pollinators like moths.
What sets Brugmansia aurea apart is the size and scent of its blooms, with flowers often reaching over 12 inches long. Unlike some other Brugmansia species, its blooms tend to face more downward, giving them a graceful, draping appearance. The plant’s velvety, soft green leaves and its ability to flower in flushes throughout the warmer months add to its lush, tropical presence in the garden.
DESCRIPTION
Brugmansia aurea, commonly known as golden angel's trumpet, is native to the Andean regions of Ecuador and northern Peru. It blooms from summer into fall, producing large, pendulous, trumpet-shaped flowers that range in color from pale yellow to rich gold. The blossoms release a powerful, sweet fragrance, especially in the evening, to attract pollinators like moths.
What sets Brugmansia aurea apart is the size and scent of its blooms, with flowers often reaching over 12 inches long. Unlike some other Brugmansia species, its blooms tend to face more downward, giving them a graceful, draping appearance. The plant’s velvety, soft green leaves and its ability to flower in flushes throughout the warmer months add to its lush, tropical presence in the garden.
-
Family: Solanaceae
Height: 15 to 20 feet
Width: 10 to 15 feet
Foliage color: Green
Flower color: Pale yellow to gold
Bloom time: Summer to mid-fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Prune to maintain shape and remove spent flowers; protect from frost in cooler climates
Growing zone: USDA zones 9 to 11
Wildlife attractors: Fragrant flowers attract pollinators such as moths and bats; deer resistantThis plant can be seen at the Point Defiance Park Gardens.
