Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Brugmansia Rosalie, 1 by theraglady

theraglady wrote:
I have rothkirch and several of it's crosses. Bottom line on Rothkirch, it will not come back from dormancy, it has to be kept under lights or in a greenhouse. It is very very difficult to root. Rosalie also does not like to be wintered over. It is a beautiful brug, but tricky

If i had been aware of rothkirches weekness I probably would not have used it in my breeding program, these are not traits I wish to pass on.

I do have two other crosses from my own breeding which seem to be able to winter over nicely, bloom freely and in fact one looks so much like rothkirch it is hard to tell the difference.

There are soooo many wonderful much easier to grow brugs I feel it i just not worth the place in my program. I also have given up on many yellows that where so prone to SB and Vixen, which I loved, but it is just too sick.

The brug in the picture is Super pink, it blooms all year round, perfect every time. It has been insect free since I have had it, even when others have aphids, they just don't like her.
I think it makes so much more sense to grow ones which do well in your area, less stress on the plant will mean more blooms and lower the chances for virus. I have seen many that are just wonderful in Florida, but do very poorly here and vica versa. I have such a short growing season I just want to soend it enjoying my garden. Happy healthy plants give the best return to you.