Clematis: ROOTING PASSIFLORA'S 2.0, 1 by Clare_CA

Clare_CA wrote:
Hi Jeff! That's great news on your cuts. I'll check mine today too when I get a chance. I do know that the Mollissima cuttings, which I've been rooting in water, are still going strong, and the roots are getting longer. I'll be potting them up soon.

I'm glad to hear that the Brugmansias that I sent you are doing well. I have mine in full sun, and they do fine, but I think they prefer some afternoon shade if you can manage it. Brugs will even grow in full shade or filtered sun so don't be afraid of planting them anywhere.

I would not prune them for awhile; I would just plant them in the ground and watch how fast they grow! Then you can start fertilizing. They are heavy feeders so fertilize them as often as you can. I would let them grow naturally for the first summer, and then you can prune them when you dig them up to bring them inside for the winter. Many people, including myself, like the tree look so they prune off all lower branches and growth. Sometimes you have to wait until the second year to do this when you grow a Brugmansia from a cutting. Then, if you wait, you will have nice healthy branches to start new plants from.

All Brugmansias and Daturas bloom at night. Some of mine continue to bloom during the day as well. Full, hot sun often makes the flowers go limp during the day, but they perk right back up again at night. They are fragrant only at night, but the fragrance is wonderful.

Here is a picture of my Charles Grimaldi: