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Iochroma australe

Blue Angel's Trumpet
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Quick Overview
  • Quick-growing half-hardy shrub
  • Stunning blue - sometimes white - flowers
  • Large foliage
  • Warm sheltered aspect
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Iochroma australe, Angel's trumpet, is a fast-growing woody shrub/small tree from southern Argentina with attractive tobacco-like foliage and stunning blue trumpet-shaped flowers that hang down in the manner of a miniature Brugmansia or some Daturas. It is a prolific flowerer and can be grown outdoors in the mild southwest or coastal regions if given a warm sheltered aspect and mulched heavily throughout the winter. Although hardier than a Brugmansia, in colder regions you will probably need to grow it in a container and bring it into a cool indoors environment in the winter.

Well worth the effort. Please note: these are seed raised plants and flowers are variable - they may be blue or white.


Additional Information

Order Solanales
Family Solanaceae
Sub-Family Solanoideae
Synonyms Acnistus australis, Acnistus australis var. grandiflorus, Dierbachia australis, Dunalia australis, Eriolarynx australe
Geographical Origin Argentina
Cultivation Enjoys a rich well-drained soil in a sunny sheltered warm location. Partial dappled shade with some sun is about right. Water and feed well in the growing season. Mulch in late autumn. Can be overwintered indoors in a container in colder regions
Eventual Height 2-3m
Eventual Spread 1-2m
Hardiness Half-hardy. Down to about -5C. Outdoors in milder southern regions or urban microclimates although may need protection in colder winters. A mulch is always sensible. Overwinter in a large container indoors in colder areas. Ideal conservatory plant
Iochroma australe
Blue Angel's Trumpet
Size
ex 1.5L pots
Availability: Sold Out
£14.99
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