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October 15, 2009
An intriguing Angel Trumpet seedling with unknown parentage
Why is it that the unknown brugmansia seedlings are always the first ones to catch your attention? When I first saw this Angel Trumpet bloom I knew it was going to be one to watch. At first it had a marbled look to it. Although I was hoping that look would stay, I knew from past experience that total color would prevail.
As the bloom matured, the color deepened. This bloom is also unique in its form. Most doubles and triples have a long corolla tube, while this bloom has a stubby one that fans out early.
The bloom was stuffed, but that is quite common when double/triples bloom for the first time. The plant is quite vigorous with large, deep green leaves.
I think it is going to a heavy bloomer too. New buds are already forming even though it still has a couple more buds about to open. This one will be watched with great interest.
As the bloom matured, the color deepened. This bloom is also unique in its form. Most doubles and triples have a long corolla tube, while this bloom has a stubby one that fans out early.The bloom was stuffed, but that is quite common when double/triples bloom for the first time. The plant is quite vigorous with large, deep green leaves.I think it is going to a heavy bloomer too. New buds are already forming even though it still has a couple more buds about to open. This one will be watched with great interest. 
I love the smell of my angel's trumpet. It is a pale orange and came with the house nine years ago. Do different color trumpets have different aromas?
Yes, brugmansias have all types of smells. Some are almost overpowering while others can be quite pleasant. A few have no identifiable smell at all. Typically the smell is the stringest in the early evening.
I know a few hybridizers are breeding brugs based on their smell.