Overview

Introduce a touch of tropical grandeur to your landscape with the magnificent Brugmansia Audrey Lea live plant. This captivating specimen, often referred to as Angel’s Trumpet plant, is renowned for its spectacular, pendulous, trumpet-shaped blooms. ‘Audrey Lea’ stands out with its unique double-layered, pink-red flowers that create a truly breathtaking display. Originating from South America, Brugmansia species are beloved for their dramatic size and intoxicating fragrance, particularly strong in the evenings. This particular variety is cherished by gardeners who seek a show-stopping plant that combines vibrant color with an elegant form, making it a focal point in any garden or patio setting.

The Brugmansia ‘Audrey Lea’ is a fast-growing, woody shrub or small tree that can reach impressive heights, especially in ideal conditions. Its lush foliage provides a verdant backdrop for the profusion of blooms it produces throughout the warmer months. Whether you’re an experienced horticulturist or a passionate beginner, cultivating this Angel’s Trumpet will undoubtedly bring immense satisfaction and beauty to your outdoor space, drawing admiration from all who encounter its splendor.

Key Benefits

The Brugmansia Audrey Lea live plant offers a multitude of benefits that make it a highly desirable addition to any garden. Its striking appearance and ease of care contribute to its popularity among plant enthusiasts.

• Spectacular Blooms: Enjoy a continuous display of large, double, pink-red trumpet-shaped flowers that cascade elegantly, creating a visually stunning effect in your garden or on your patio.
• Fragrant Evenings: Experience the delightful, sweet fragrance that intensifies as evening approaches, transforming your outdoor living areas into an enchanting oasis.
• Dramatic Focal Point: With its impressive size and abundant flowers, this Angel’s Trumpet plant naturally becomes the centerpiece of any garden design, drawing attention and admiration.
• Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant blooms and rich nectar attract hummingbirds and night-flying moths, contributing to the biodiversity of your garden ecosystem.
• Fast Growing: This plant grows rapidly under optimal conditions, quickly establishing itself and providing a lush, tropical feel to your landscape within a short period.
• Versatile Planting Options: Can be grown as a specimen plant in the ground in warm climates or as a magnificent container plant that can be moved indoors during colder months, offering flexibility for various growing environments.
• Long Blooming Season: Provides an extended period of blooming from spring through fall, ensuring a prolonged season of vibrant color and intoxicating scent.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Brugmansia Audrey Lea live plant is straightforward, and with the right conditions, it will reward you with an abundance of spectacular blooms. This plant thrives in warm, humid environments and requires consistent attention to flourish. When considering how to grow it, remember that it’s a vigorous grower with specific needs.

Sunlight requirements: Brugmansia prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade can prevent leaf scorch, but generally, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal for prolific flowering. If growing in a container, ensure it receives ample bright light. Watering schedule and soil moisture preferences: These plants are heavy drinkers, especially during warm weather and active growth. Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil feels dry to the touch. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely, as this can lead to wilting and flower drop. Consistent moisture is key, but avoid waterlogging. Soil type and drainage requirements: Plant your Brugmansia in rich, well-draining soil. A good quality potting mix amended with compost or other organic matter works well for container plants. For in-ground planting, ensure the soil drains freely to prevent root rot. Temperature range and USDA hardiness zone: Brugmansia is a tropical plant, typically hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. In colder zones, it must be brought indoors before the first frost. Protect it from temperatures below 40°F (4°C). Fertilization schedule and type: As a vigorous bloomer, Brugmansia is a heavy feeder. Fertilize regularly during the growing season (spring through fall) with a high-phosphorus fertilizer to encourage flowering, following the product instructions. Reduce or stop fertilizing during winter dormancy. Common problems and solutions: Watch out for common pests like spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies, especially when grown indoors or in dry conditions. Treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering, nutrient deficiency, or pest issues. Addressing these needs will ensure a healthy and vibrant large flowering plant.

Size & Details

The Brugmansia Audrey Lea live plant you receive will be a healthy, actively growing specimen, ready to establish itself in your garden or container. It is currently supplied in a 1 gallon pot, providing a robust root system for successful transplantation. At the time of shipment, the plant typically measures approximately 2-3 ft tall, offering a substantial head start for achieving its mature size.

When mature, this impressive Angel’s Trumpet plant can reach heights of 10-15 feet in ideal conditions when planted in the ground, with a similar spread. As a container plant, its size can be managed through pruning, typically remaining 4-8 feet tall. Expect a moderate to fast growth rate, with abundant blooms appearing from late spring through fall. The double pink-red flowers are large and showy, providing continuous interest for many months. This double pink Brugmansia is a truly rewarding plant for those seeking significant garden impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: When planted in the ground in suitable climates, the Brugmansia Audrey Lea live plant can grow to be 10-15 feet tall and wide. In a container, its size is more manageable and can be kept between 4-8 feet with regular pruning.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The plant is shipped in a 1 gallon pot, ensuring a well-developed root system and a strong start for your new Angel’s Trumpet.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This plant thrives outdoors in warm climates (USDA Zones 9-11). In colder regions, it can be grown outdoors during the warm months and brought indoors as a container plant before the first frost.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For the best flowering, the Brugmansia Audrey Lea live plant requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: While it is a vigorous grower, Brugmansia requires consistent watering and fertilizing during its active growing season. With proper care, it is a rewarding plant to grow, especially for those interested in growing Brugmansia.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Angel’s Trumpet plant will arrive as a healthy, live plant, carefully packaged to ensure its safety during transit. It will be actively growing in its 1 gallon nursery pot.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: With proper care and optimal conditions, your Brugmansia can begin to produce its stunning double pink-red flowers within its first growing season, often blooming continuously from late spring through fall.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This tropical plant is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. If you live in a colder zone, you will need to protect it from frost by bringing it indoors or providing adequate winter protection.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature it can tolerate? A: Brugmansia is sensitive to cold and should be protected when temperatures drop below 40°F (4°C). Prolonged exposure to cold can damage or kill the plant.
• Q: Is the large flowering plant fragrant? A: Yes, the flowers of the Brugmansia Audrey Lea live plant are known for their delightful, sweet fragrance, which becomes particularly noticeable and intense during the evening hours.