Brugmansia sold well rooted in a 13cm pot at a smaller height of 15-25cm secured in a pre-made bespoke box. The plant is secured and anchored in the box, labeled

Rooted cutting, flowering medium/large double white flowers of candida origin. Candida is hybrid of B.Versicolor and B.Aurea. Brugmansia Knightii, a medium double flowering candida, originally grown by William Knight (UK) in 1843. It has since no doubtely been cultivated to a variant of this with possibly some cubensis quality but predominately candida. Fragrance is a subtle sweetly scented aroma which has a beautiful smell in the evenings.

Flowers are large 20-25cm long and a breadth of 15-20cm, absolutely stunning. It is a perennial woody shrub-like tree. It can grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall, with long thin oval shaped leaves which can grow up to 16 inches (40 cm) long and 6 inches (15 cm) wide. The flowers are up to 9 inches (23 cm) long, narrow and trumpet shaped, and white in color. They are especially noted for their strong aromatic fragrance at night. Flowers: June to October

Brugmansia 'Knightii'

Name: Brugmansia 'Knightii'
SKU: BRUG1063

SKU: BRUG1063

£24.95

Quantity

Currently Propagating from collection

Position: Part-Shade to avoid drying out

Temperature: 4C - 30C

Water: Kept in moist well drained soil, do not allow to fully dry out.

Feeding: High Potash feed every other day in the growing season (Spring to Autumn)

Potting

Pot into a rich compost potting media and position in a sunny spot (part-shade is best). Water freely from spring to autumn and apply a high potash feed frequently (every other day if possible).

Over wintering

During winter, water sparingly and ensure there is a minimum night temperature of 2-3 °C. You can repot, if necessary, in early spring once growth recommences. When it is impractical to increase the pot size, top dress annually by removing a 5-10cm (2-4in) layer of compost and replacing with fresh compost.

Brugmansia is happy to a minimum of 3 °C with no problems. In the UK overwinter in a heated greenhouse or conservatory to retain leaves and slow growth. A garage, shed or unheated greenhouse will protect the plant but it will lose its leaves and then regain them in spring. Heavy fleece will insure the plant survives the coldest parts of winter.

Pests

Slugs and snails can be detered by potting grit, slug pellets or beer traps. Other bugs can be treated with garden centre pest sprays. Avoid water logged soil.

Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may be an irritant. Caution should be advised to buyers with adventurous pets or small children.

Where gloves when pruning, avoid contact with sap and pollen, wash hands after gardening with Brugmansia. DO NOT INGEST IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.

CAUTION: Never leave children or pets unsupervised around Brugmansia

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Est. 2018

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Brugmansia 'Knightii'

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