Can I ask a question that you're probably ...

probably tired of answering? If you've answered it before, and can show me where to look, I'll read the answers and slip away quietly .... :)

How hard would it be for me to grow a brug on my east-facing patio (in a container) in my zone? I get tons of direct sunshine during the summer months, and have a friend that's interested in sharing her brug cuttings with me. However, I don't want to hurt her feelings by taking them and subsequently killing them because they're not meant for my area ....

Thanks in Advance,
-Jennifer

Jennifer, South Carolina (am I right?) should be good for Brugmansias. The east side of the house would be good, as the plant will have enough protection from sun during the hot midday hours. Wait for our members from Florida or Texas. I believe it gets much warmer there as in SC, LOL!

Jennifer, I am just north of you in Transylvania County, NC and they do fine here. They do have to be brought in during the winter though, or start cuttings from them for the next year. However, they bloom best starting the second year so try to find room to bring them inside. I didn't have room at home so mine are in the basement of Silvermont, a mansion owned by the county for local activities. Why not come up and see me sometime? The Transylvania County Archives are temporarily housed in Silvermont, on the second floor, so I am there every Tuesday and Friday afternoons. I live on very steep mountain property and have only rock gardens and few other plants stuck here clinging on for dear life......

Hi Jenniver, I am in 7b,too and I am keeping 100´s of brugs.
I have to overwinter them inside.Brugs dont stand frost.

This tree is standing at our west patio each summer.It is drinking much water during hot and sunny days..

Try to grow some brugs you really will enjoy the plants.

Woodspirit is right. There are several people in your area that grow Brugs and they should do fine for you.You don't need to slip away. Stay and join us Brug nuts. :)

I'm almost straight west of you and they will love your house, and you will love them! You don't have to overwinter the big plant if you don't have room, you can take cuttings and just overwinter them in a closet.

Yes, Jennifer, conditions sound perfect. Nice to see you here on the Brugmnsia Forum, stick around. Now, do yo know the names of the Brugs from which you will be getting cuttings? John

Pardan - One that I know the name of that I'm getting is "Janet Reno" - a yelllllow one... Past that, I'm not sure of the colors.

Thanks all!
-Jennifer

Jennifer, you just really have to try them. I started with one and now, well you don't even want to know how many I have. Our yard doesn't have a lot of east sunlight, so I grow them in full sun and tree shade and they have all done well. Growing in full sun creates some problems with the plants and blooms looking wilted during the heat of the day, but they come out of it in the evenings. Beautiful plants and I know you will really enjoy them. Just remember to give them lots of fertilizer if they are in pots. At least a couple of times a week. Please stick around this forum. There are so many beautiful brugs out there and lots of fun talking with our brug growing friends here.

Angelsong..... welcome to the brug forum and hang with us brug nuts and before you know it you'll be just like us

Jennifer, welcome to the brug forum. Brugs are very forgiving of all sorts of weather, can even take some frost. I think we have a huge range of zones represented on this forum. Some just grow them as annuals and others have trees that they have had for years. Enjoy!