Overview
Brugmansia x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (d) is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Brugmansia, part of the Solanaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Brugmansia x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (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 x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' is a bushy cultivar of the Brugmansia genus, known for its sizable evergreen shrubs with simple, ovate foliage. 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 suited to conservatories, greenhouses, patios, and containers, offering interest during spring and summer. As a member of the Solanaceae family, it produces large, solitary, trumpet-shaped or tubular flowers, often fragrant, and is hardy to UK zone H1c.
About the genus
Brugmansia is a genus of seven species of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae. They are woody trees or shrubs, with pendulous flowers, and have no spines on their fruit. Their large, fragrant flowers give them their common name of angel's trumpets, adjacent to the nickname devil's trumpets of the closely related genus Datura.
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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 x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (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 x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (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 x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (d)?
Brugmansia x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brugmansia x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (d) need?
Brugmansia x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Brugmansia x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (d) hardy in the UK?
Brugmansia x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (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 x cubensis 'Pink Smitty' (d)?
Semi-ripe cuttings.
