Happy to share my excitement!

Discussion in 'Tropical Gardening' started by Black Orchid, Aug 26, 2020.

  1. Black Orchid

    Black Orchid Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2016
    Messages:
    277
    Gender:
    Female
    Ratings:
    +583
    I am happy to share my excitement because my pink Angel's Trumpet has got the first ever flower at last and it is charming.
    You may think that I am crazy but each new flower on any plant is a wonder for me. But with Angel's Trumpets is a different story because I have tried to grow them for several years with no success. Now when I have less and less flowers on my plants it is even more valuable.
    IMG_20200826_155925.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 14
    • Victoria

      Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

      Joined:
      Jun 9, 2006
      Messages:
      30,121
      Occupation:
      Lady of Leisure
      Location:
      Messines, Algarve
      Ratings:
      +49,893
      It is lovely, like it is wearing a tutu!

      My pink one is presently sulking and refuses to bloom, but is pretty when it does ...


      Brugmansia suavolens.jpg
       
      • Like Like x 5
        Last edited: Aug 26, 2020
      • ARMANDII

        ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

        Joined:
        Jan 12, 2019
        Messages:
        48,096
        Gender:
        Male
        Ratings:
        +100,834


        :love30::love30::thumbsup::thumbsup:
         
        • Like Like x 2
        • Selleri

          Selleri Koala

          Joined:
          Mar 1, 2009
          Messages:
          2,404
          Location:
          North Tyneside
          Ratings:
          +7,559
          Lovely. Lovely! :love30:

          @Black Orchid , do you grow it as a houseplant or on patio?

          Apparently it's possible to grow from seeds so I'm now very tempted to try it as a houseplant. It doesn't sound as it would enjoy Newcastle climate outdoors :biggrin:
           
          • Like Like x 3
          • pete

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

            Joined:
            Jan 9, 2005
            Messages:
            47,696
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Retired
            Location:
            Mid Kent
            Ratings:
            +84,314
            I find they dont actually like too much heat and tend to go dormant like Victoria says.
            That said, they dont like it cold either :biggrin:
             
            • Like Like x 2
            • Agree Agree x 2
            • Informative Informative x 2
            • Black Orchid

              Black Orchid Gardener

              Joined:
              Aug 28, 2016
              Messages:
              277
              Gender:
              Female
              Ratings:
              +583
              Two years ago I took my Brugs out into the garden. It was a hot summer in Manchester. They were severely eaten by pests.
              Then I decided to grow them as house plants all year round. But last winter only one survived because of mites. Fortunately 2 cuttings survived.
               
              • Like Like x 3
              • Black Orchid

                Black Orchid Gardener

                Joined:
                Aug 28, 2016
                Messages:
                277
                Gender:
                Female
                Ratings:
                +583
                You are right, Pete. I have tried to grow them for several years. Several Brugs died. And only this month after a lot of effort I see at last 2 of my Brugs blooming. That's why I am extremely excited and want to share my success with other gardeners.
                 
                • Like Like x 2
                • Black Orchid

                  Black Orchid Gardener

                  Joined:
                  Aug 28, 2016
                  Messages:
                  277
                  Gender:
                  Female
                  Ratings:
                  +583
                  Besides they like to be watered and fed on regular basis.
                   
                  • Like Like x 1
                  • Victoria

                    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

                    Joined:
                    Jun 9, 2006
                    Messages:
                    30,121
                    Occupation:
                    Lady of Leisure
                    Location:
                    Messines, Algarve
                    Ratings:
                    +49,893

                    True, mine bloom best in our Winter between November and March but we don't go down to freezing. They rest and bloom the remaining months. This was this past February ...


                    Brug Patio 23 Feb 20.jpg

                    Brug 23 Feb 20.jpg
                     
                    • Like Like x 5
                    • Black Orchid

                      Black Orchid Gardener

                      Joined:
                      Aug 28, 2016
                      Messages:
                      277
                      Gender:
                      Female
                      Ratings:
                      +583
                      Victoria, your Angel's Trumpets are amazing! I doubt that mine will ever be similar to yours. Where are you based?
                       
                    • Victoria

                      Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

                      Joined:
                      Jun 9, 2006
                      Messages:
                      30,121
                      Occupation:
                      Lady of Leisure
                      Location:
                      Messines, Algarve
                      Ratings:
                      +49,893
                      Thank you @Black Orchard. I am in Algarve, Portugal. I bought this one in 2011/12 from Aldi and it was in a pot for years but now in the ground. When it does it's first flush November-ish it gets over 100 blooms ... the scent is wonderful.
                       
                      • Like Like x 1
                      • Informative Informative x 1
                      • Black Orchid

                        Black Orchid Gardener

                        Joined:
                        Aug 28, 2016
                        Messages:
                        277
                        Gender:
                        Female
                        Ratings:
                        +583
                        Thank you Victoria for your reply. My daughter and I went to Algarve twice and were enchanted by your nature there. Now it is understandable why your Angel's Trumpet is so amazing. Over 100 blooms! Just accept my Wow! I actually started growing Brugs after I had seen them in Algarve. Mine are still very tiny. And I don't know why without any fragrance. But it is wonderful to see pictures of your plants to be encouraged in growing better plants. Thank you very much!
                         
                        • Like Like x 1
                        • Victoria

                          Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

                          Joined:
                          Jun 9, 2006
                          Messages:
                          30,121
                          Occupation:
                          Lady of Leisure
                          Location:
                          Messines, Algarve
                          Ratings:
                          +49,893
                          May I ask where you and your daughter visited Black Orchard? I am near Sao Bartolomeu de Messines near Silves.

                          I do a yearly link from here.


                          An Algarve Garden 2020

                          Years ago I actually gave weekly reports. I also did one on the beach areas called Algarvian Daze.

                          Country Life

                          I am happy to advise you on plants from here but of course others on the forum would have to advise on care in the UK. I had friends who lived in Bramhalll and it was mild there. Their daughter was in Cheadle Hulme.


                           
                          • Friendly Friendly x 1
                            Last edited: Aug 27, 2020
                          • CarolineL

                            CarolineL Total Gardener

                            Joined:
                            Jun 12, 2016
                            Messages:
                            1,597
                            Gender:
                            Female
                            Occupation:
                            Retired Software engineer
                            Location:
                            Rural Carmarthenshire
                            Ratings:
                            +4,304
                            @Victoria - I used to live in Bramhall and worked in Cheadle Hulme. Definitely a milder part of UK. So no wonder @Black Orchid has great acacias, even in more north Manchester.
                             
                            • Like Like x 1
                            • Informative Informative x 1
                            • Friendly Friendly x 1
                            • Victoria

                              Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

                              Joined:
                              Jun 9, 2006
                              Messages:
                              30,121
                              Occupation:
                              Lady of Leisure
                              Location:
                              Messines, Algarve
                              Ratings:
                              +49,893
                              Now how coincidental is that @CarolineL! Do I remember you had/have a connection with Portugal too (near Guarda) or am I thinking of someone else?
                               
                              • Like Like x 1
                                Last edited: Aug 28, 2020
                              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