Brugmansia 2

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Waco, Jan 8, 2007.

  1. walnut

    walnut Gardener

    Joined:
    May 25, 2006
    Messages:
    5,814
    Ratings:
    +15
    Cajary it's fine to root prune when they are in a pot but as LoL says a bit more difficult to do when they are in the ground.One method of growing them I have come up with where you get the best out of your Brugs. when it is about to go in its final pot(plastic 15"-18")dill 2" holes all the way round it, line it with paper put in the compost and plant bury the pot in the ground,it will grow at its best all season much easier to regulate watering,before the first frost dig round the pot chop all the excess roots that have grown through the holes cut the main stem down to 6"(use all the bits for cuttings) put pot in shed or greenhouse for overwintring.
     
  2. cajary

    cajary Gardener

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2007
    Messages:
    1,714
    Ratings:
    +15
    Hi LoL, yeah, I forgot about that. :rolleyes:
    Walnut, that sounds a great system, must try it next year, thankyou, yet again. [​IMG]
     
  3. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2005
    Messages:
    47,713
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Mid Kent
    Ratings:
    +84,348
    Thats a good idea walnut, I grew a jacaranda by a similar method for quite a few years.
    Even when pots with large drainage holes are used, I find many plants will root through during the summer and require much less watering and feeding.
     
  4. Rich

    Rich Gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2005
    Messages:
    597
    Ratings:
    +1
    FINALLY!!! After 3 year's wait..

    My first brug flower.

    The first two years Red Spider Mite decimated my brugs. This year the first flush of leaves were devastated by caterpillars, but this Isobella cross produced buds, and today I have my first bloom with many more to follow.

    I was hoping it wouldn't be white, but I'm still happy.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Victoria

    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2006
    Messages:
    30,123
    Occupation:
    Lady of Leisure
    Location:
    Messines, Algarve
    Ratings:
    +49,904
    Congratulations, Rich!

    I was having difficulties with my pink one, but after following walnut's advice, repotting, feeding and giving lots of TLC, I now have dozens of buds and my first bloom ... what a joy it is!

    [​IMG]

    I gave my white one to a friend who has planted it in the ground and it is doing well also.
     
  6. walnut

    walnut Gardener

    Joined:
    May 25, 2006
    Messages:
    5,814
    Ratings:
    +15
    Hi Rich well done, what about the fragrance? you look to have a suaveolens brug and they are not self pollinating if you are interested in producing your own seeds I can send you some yellow or pink pollen to dab yours with just drop me your address on an e-mail.
     
  7. Rich

    Rich Gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2005
    Messages:
    597
    Ratings:
    +1
    Thanks very much Walnut. I'd like to do that and share any seeds I get.

    I have 9 brugs, most are from seeds with a named mother, but this is the first one to flower.
     
  8. walnut

    walnut Gardener

    Joined:
    May 25, 2006
    Messages:
    5,814
    Ratings:
    +15
    Hi Rich will post today, just curious what's the mums name?
     
  9. Rich

    Rich Gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2005
    Messages:
    597
    Ratings:
    +1
    Isobella. I also have some Frosty Pinks, but they haven't flowered yet.
     
  10. walnut

    walnut Gardener

    Joined:
    May 25, 2006
    Messages:
    5,814
    Ratings:
    +15
  11. Rich

    Rich Gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2005
    Messages:
    597
    Ratings:
    +1
    Wish it had taken after it's mum, nevertheless, I am happy.
     
  12. walnut

    walnut Gardener

    Joined:
    May 25, 2006
    Messages:
    5,814
    Ratings:
    +15
    The pink pollen I sent was off a flower that was almost identical to isabella although it is unnamed, so crossing with yours should get you back to pink.
     
  13. cajary

    cajary Gardener

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2007
    Messages:
    1,714
    Ratings:
    +15
    Hi guys. The young plants (cuttings from last year) are really suffering in this wind. I've lost several branches. I've been feeding them really heavily. Could that be producing long but weak stems? :confused:
     
  14. Rich

    Rich Gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2005
    Messages:
    597
    Ratings:
    +1
    I've always understood you can't overfeed brugs, but you may have a point.

    Here is mine today.

    [​IMG]
     
  15. walnut

    walnut Gardener

    Joined:
    May 25, 2006
    Messages:
    5,814
    Ratings:
    +15
    Wind damage can be a problem, if they are in the open in the shape of a standard stake them well or let them grow in a shrub form to some extent it will then be self supporting even so bits do get broken off but the plants can stand it the growth rate is so rapid.Never overfed a brug yet.
     
Loading...

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice