How to Grow and Care for Angel's trumpets

Angel's trumpet is a showy and unique addition to any garden and is prized for its flowers which have a trumpet shape and a variety of colors including yellow, orange, white, pink, or red. Use extreme caution, however, as all parts of angel's trumpet are poisonous when ingested.

The flowers of angel's trumpet (Brugmansia arborea) are highly aromatic. This species grows best in moist, well-drained soil.

Brugmansia aurea the golden angel's trumpet is a species of plant in the family Solanaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Since spring 2014 it has been listed as Extinct in the Wild by the IUCN but before that it was listed as Vulnerable. Despite being thought to be extinct in its native range B. aurea is a popular ornamental and is widely cultivated like the other members of its genus. It is sold and grown as a garden plant described as a large subtropical shrub capable of growing to 6 m in height. It has large yellow or white blooms with a pleasant fragrance which is at its strongest in the evening.

If you're looking for a small tree with dramatic floral displays, a red angel's trumpet might be what you need. This South American native develops huge, eye-catching blossoms that hang down from the branches. However, red angel's trumpet is the only species of Brugmansia whose flowers have no fragrance.

Angel’s trumpets (Brugmansia versicolor) is a tropical shrub/tree that is highly prized ornamentally for its enormous flowers. These flowers are trumpet-shaped and almost look as if they are ready to be played by angels, hence the common name "Angel's trumpets." Though this shrub is cultivated for its ornamental appeal, the species has been classified as extinct in the wild by the IUCN since 2014. Take care with angel’s trumpets, since all parts of the plant are toxic when ingested and the sap may irritate the skin.