Overview
Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d) is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Brugmansia, part of the Solanaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' is a bushy cultivar of the Brugmansia genus, known for its sizeable evergreen shrubs with simple, ovate foliage. This semi-evergreen plant produces large, solitary trumpet-shaped or tubular flowers that often have a notable fragrance. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H1c, 'Day Dreams' is well suited for patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Brugmansia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d)
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs, snails, mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly, thrips, glasshouse red spider mite
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d)?
Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d) need?
Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d) hardy in the UK?
Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Brugmansia 'Day Dreams' (d)?
Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Brugmansia genus
- Brugmansia x candida 'Alicia'
- Brugmansia x candida 'Angels Honeymoon' (d)
- Brugmansia x candida 'Culebra'
- Brugmansia x candida 'Eisprinzessin' (d)
- Brugmansia 'Artus'
- Brugmansia 'Twin Flowers'
- Brugmansia x cubensis 'Anja' (d)
- Brugmansia x cubensis 'Dottie'