FAQ'S
What is a bare-rooted cutting?
Bare-rooted cuttings are sold as 20-25 cm semi-hardwood lengths, with both roots and developing foliage (additional length). In preparation for shipping, some of the foliage is removed (this minimises plant distress during transit) the soil is washed away and the roots wrapped in moist packing material.
What is an unrooted cutting?
Do you sell larger, more established plants?
We have established plants available for purchase, in limited supply and at various times throughout the year. For further information, click here.
What does it mean when a plant is labelled as (N)?
Any plant labelled "(N)", indicates the Brugmansia cultivar name is unknown. You may here this referred to as "noid" which simply means no identification. Whilst a cultivar id is nice to have it's generally not important to anyone choosing a plant based on its beatiful flowers.
The item/s I want to order are out of stock.
In order to be the first to hear when items come back into stock you can subscribe, or simply visit our website often to check on the availability of products you are interested in.
Where are you located?
As an online retail store, we do not operate a physical store open to the generall public. We are located in Brisbane (Kenmore 4069) Australia. We offer pickup in person (via contactless collection) to customers with orders of established plants only. The pick up address is provided to customers with a confirmed order, once a contactless collection date and time is scheduled. We do not publish the address, as this is our private family residence.
Are Angel's Trumpets dangerous?
There is alot of misinformation about these plants in circulation, due largely to these plants having been used in some cultures as an hallucinogenic drug. However, like many common garden plants, all parts of Brugmansia are potentially toxic only if consumed. Handling thse plants poses no risk.
Are all Brugmansias perfumed?
Warm climate (B.aurea, B.versicolor, B.insignis and B.suaveolens) brugmansias are perfumed and their fragrance is most strong in the early mornings and evenings. Fragrance varies in intensity and where known will be stated on our website. Cooler climate (B.arborea, B.sanguinea & B.volcanicola) brugmansias are limited with regards perfume.
How does the buy 4 get 1 free offer work?
Buy any four unrooted or rooted cuttings (excludes purchases of bulk mixed packs) and we'll include a 5th one free of charge with your order. The free cutting will be one of our choice and depends on availability. It may be either rooted or unrooted. We do not offer the option to make special requests/preferences on free included cuttings.
What is the shipping cost?
Shipping costs are calculated and automatically displayed during checkout. The following shipping options are available:
My order hasn't been received?
Once an order is dispatched, customers are notified via email and the tracking ID provided. To track the status of your delivery, input your tracking id in the search field on Australia Posts website. Orders are checked thoroughly for correct contents and shipping address (the address provided by the customer on their order form) before being dispatched. Additionally we photograph address labels on all parcels. Once an order has left us and been taken on by Australia Post, Australia Post are solely responsible for delivery and resolving any delivery related issues should they arise.
What length are your cuttings?
When do Brugmansia flower?
Brugmansia flower all year round, but not as much in cooler weather, when growth slows. Brugmansia start producing flowers, above where they form a Y section in their branches. Our rooted plants are cuttings taken from above th Y, which means even though young plants, the plant will generally begin producing flowers relatively quickly. It's not uncommon to see a cutting less than 30cm in height, produce a flower that is bigger than the plant itself (see image).
Unrooted cuttings looking sickly?
No plant comes with a guarantee of success and this is obviously due to many different variables... from your own skills and know how, to growing conditions etc. Whilst brugmansia (unrooted cuttings) are very easy to propagate and we have exceptional feedback from customers with regards quality... from time to time losses are inevitable for everyone, myself included. Watch a video I've put together for some tips on how you might manage an unrooted cutting that appears to be struggling. Any information we provide, are suggestions for your consideration. You should do your own independent research to determine what works best for you in your growing environment. We do not provide a growing advice service, other than the information contained on our website.
