Overview
Brugmansia 'Twin Flowers' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Brugmansia, part of the Solanaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Brugmansia 'Twin Flowers' 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 'Twin Flowers' is a bushy cultivar of the Brugmansia genus, which comprises sizable evergreen shrubs with simple, ovate leaves. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is best suited for patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses, offering interest during spring and summer. Propagation is typically by semi-ripe cuttings, and it requires protection in the UK, being hardy to H1c.
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 'Twin Flowers' 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 'Twin Flowers'
- 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 'Twin Flowers'?
Brugmansia 'Twin Flowers' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brugmansia 'Twin Flowers' need?
Brugmansia 'Twin Flowers' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Brugmansia 'Twin Flowers' hardy in the UK?
Brugmansia 'Twin Flowers' 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 'Twin Flowers'?
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 'Day Dreams' (d)
- Brugmansia x cubensis 'Anja' (d)
- Brugmansia x cubensis 'Dottie'