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We received some Angel's Trumpet on Mar 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Mar 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Pet safety guideAbout Angel's Trumpet
Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens) is a large tropical shrub or small tree from Brazil bearing enormous pendulous trumpet-shaped flowers up to 12 inches long in white, yellow, or peach, with a powerful sweet fragrance at night. All parts of the plant contain tropane alkaloids and are considered toxic.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow, Orange, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October, November.
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Higher water demand in summer heat.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Angel's Trumpet thrives in full sun to part sun in NE Florida. In the hottest months, light afternoon shade reduces heat stress and water demand while still supporting vigorous growth and prolific blooming.
Angel's Trumpet is a heavy water user and wilts quickly in NE Florida's heat without consistent irrigation. Water deeply every 2–3 days during dry periods; mulch heavily to retain soil moisture. Container-grown plants may require daily watering in summer.
Plant in organically rich, well-drained sandy or loamy soil. In NE Florida, amend with compost to improve water retention. Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during the growing season to support the plant's rapid growth and large flower production.
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Common questions
Is Angel's Trumpet a good plant for St. Augustine?
Angel's Trumpet is a shrub. Mature size: 6-15 feet × 6-10 feet. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun. Water needs: High. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Angel's Trumpet?
Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.