Moving Brugmansia Outdoors and Encouraging Blooms

A gardener asks when to move brugmansia outside and how to make it bloom.

Transitioning Outdoors

1. After all frost danger passes and nights stay above 55°F.
2. Place in shade for 10 days.
3. Then move to full sun (morning sun only in hot, dry climates).

Bloom Promotion

• Keep soil evenly moist.
• Feed regularly: Peters 20-20-20 or composted manure + bone meal.
• Prune to shape; remove spent flowers.

Resource

American Brugmansia & Datura Society: www.abads.net