Angel’s Trumpet ‘Angel’s Summer Dream’ PPAF (Brugmansia hybrid)
Best compact flowering plant for small-space container gardeners.
Discover the Angel’s Trumpet ‘Angel’s Summer Dream’ PPAF, an exclusive dwarf Brugmansia hybrid from Logee’s. This award-winning plant, developed by Byron Martin, offers prolific, fragrant blooms year-round, starting even when just 12 inches tall. Its stunning 5-6 inch flowers shift from orange-yellow to deep orange, releasing a delightful sweet perfume, particularly noticeable at night. The plant's natural lateral branching makes it perfectly suited for containers and hanging baskets, ensuring continuous, eye-catching blossoms throughout the growing season.
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4.6
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Category Rank
1080
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SKU
18814
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, tropical focal point
- Evening entertainers wanting a fragrant outdoor atmosphere
- Impatient growers desiring quick, abundant floral results
Who should skip it
- Parents and pet owners prioritizing household safety
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring hands-off plant care
- Cold-climate residents lacking indoor space for overwintering
Performance breakdown
Bloom Frequency
Continuous flowering cycle ensures vibrant color throughout the entire growing season.
Fragrance Intensity
Potent evening perfume transforms outdoor spaces into aromatic sensory gardens.
Container Suitability
Dwarf habit and lateral branching make this perfect for compact pots.
Early Maturity
Starts producing full-sized blooms while still at a manageable juvenile height.
Growth Manageability
Compact stature eliminates the need for aggressive pruning or large spaces.
Hardiness Versatility
Thrives in warmer zones but requires indoor protection during winter months.
Key Specs
SKU
R1881-4
Pot Size
4"
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Intermittent
Hardiness Zone
8, 9, 10
Grows To
1-3' height
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
40°F
Plant Type
Fragrant, Good for a Hanging Basket
Features
- Dwarf variety blooms early
- Prolific, fragrant blooms year-round
- Full-sized orange-yellow to deep orange flowers
- Delightful nighttime sweet perfume
- Flowers continuously from shoots and spurs
- Lateral branching ideal for containers
- Award-winning plant performance
- Logee’s exclusive hybrid
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise Logee’s Angel’s Trumpet ‘Angel’s Summer Dream’ for its exceptional vigor and breathtaking blooms. The intense, sweet evening fragrance consistently exceeds expectations, delighting many reviewers. A key highlight is the prolific flowering habit; plants establish rapidly, often reaching blooming size quickly even in containers. While initial starter sizes are small, the swift transition to a substantial flowering specimen drives high satisfaction. The overall consensus positions this hybrid as a premium, high-performing variety that delivers immense horticultural pleasure, making it a worthwhile investment for serious tropical plant collectors.
Know before you buy
The 'Angel’s Summer Dream' is a dwarf variety that typically reaches a height of 1 to 3 feet. Its natural lateral branching makes it compact and well-suited for smaller pots or hanging baskets.
Yes, this hybrid is known for its prolific, intermittent blooming cycle. It begins flowering when the plant is as small as 12 inches tall and will continue to produce blossoms throughout the growing season.
This plant is hardy in zones 8 through 10. If you live in a colder climate, you should keep it in a container and move it indoors before temperatures drop below 40°F.
While the plant produces a sweet perfume, it is most potent and noticeable at night. This makes it an excellent choice for placing near a patio or bedroom window where you can enjoy the scent in the evening.
To ensure the best bloom production, this plant requires full sun. If you are keeping it indoors, place it in the sunniest window available to mimic these conditions.
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