Texas Gardening: Brugmansia in Texas?, 1 by Calalily

Calalily wrote:
I have brugs in full sun, far south tip of TX. They don't get as tall as the ones that get shade.
Before you plant, it's very important to amend the soil. I dig the holes about 2 ft deep and 3 ft wide. I scoop all the soil out, mix in soil-saver compost stuff, peat moss and composted rabbit manure. I put some of the amended soil back in the hole, put the brug in and filled with more amended soil. I leave the area around the brug slightly lower than the surrounding lawn so it holds more water. I also mulch with a thick layer of chopped straw(I use straw or lawn clippings for mulch on all my beds). After they get established, a once a week soaking will usually do, unless it's windy. They wind really dries them out fast.
This is KBS growing beside the pool with absolutely no shade.