Brugmansia 'Pink Delight': The Angel's Trumpet with Stunning Pink Blooms

Brugmansia 'Pink Delight' – A Tropical Showstopper

Few plants capture the essence of the tropics quite like Brugmansia suaveolens 'Pink Delight'. Commonly known as angel's trumpet, this cultivar produces foot-long, rich pink blossoms that emerge from narrow calyces and flare into wide, spectacular trumpets. The flowers release their sweet fragrance at night, perfuming the evening air.

Why Grow 'Pink Delight'?

With their voluminous tubular flowers dangling from imposing shrubs or small trees, brugmansias create a dramatic display from late spring through autumn. They thrive in containers or planted directly in borders, adding bold architectural presence. However, all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested, so site them carefully away from children and pets.

Care Essentials

Outdoors: Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun with filtered afternoon shade. In cooler climates, bring plants under glass or cut them back and store dormant in a cool basement over winter.

Indoors: Water freely and fertilize during bloom; keep just moist in winter. Brugmansias may drop leaves in extreme heat but recover quickly when temperatures cool.

Propagation & Problems

Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or sow seed in spring. Watch for spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs, caterpillars, and aphids.

Quick Reference

• Height: 10–15 ft.
• Spread: 6–10 ft.
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Moisture: Medium to wet
• Bloom Time: Late spring through fall
• Flower Color: Pink
• Uses: Beds, borders, containers, specimen plant