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Family: Solanaceae
(so-lan-AY-see-ee) Genus: Brugmansia (broog-MAN-zee-ah) Cultivar: Melon Kisses
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Height 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Danger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Coral/ApricotBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall |
Foliage SucculentOther details UnknownPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom woody stem cuttings From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings From hardwood cuttings Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Unknown |