Acnistus australis
Blue Angel's Trumpet
A rare and stunning but tender evergreen shrub. It is fast growing and bears masses of 2.5 inch true blue 'Angel Trumpet' flowers. In cooler climates it would be best grown in containers as they will have to be brought in through the winter as they are not frost hardy.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Blue Angel's Trumpet
Latin name
Acnistus australis
type
Flowering plant
family
Solanaceae
ph
5.5 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
1.30 M
2.00 M
Acnistus australis
A rare and stunning but tender evergreen shrub. It is fast growing and bears masses of 2.5 inch true blue 'Angel Trumpet' flowers. In cooler climates it would be best grown in containers as they will have to be brought in through the winter as they are not frost hardy.
Flowering Season
From Late Spring TO Late Summer
Achisus australis bears masses of 2.5 inch true blue 'Angel Trumpet' flowers. It may flower at any time if grown indoors.
Propagation by seed indoors
From Late Winter TO Mid Spring
Sow seeds in a suitable compost, seed compost, and lightly cover, pot on when they are big enough to do so. Keep moist but not soaked. 13 - 18C is the idea temperature for propagation.
Planting Outdoors Spring
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
If grown for the garden plant out when all sign of frost is gone.
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