Interesting observation in reference to the affect temperature has on the color of Angel's Trumpets. The first picture is of Isabella today. The last 7 days our high temperatures have been 60F or a little lower, with lows 31-50F. The second picture is the same plant in August 2006 with high temperatures in the 90-99.4F, with lows around 70F.
I've read many postings referring to the difference in the color but until today, I hadn't actually seen how great the difference could be.
Judy
Isabella 8/22/2006
Amazing difference! I didn't know the temperature affected the color that much.
It's unbelievable!!
It sure is.
WOW! It's almost like you have two different plants there, Judy. From what I have read - and please correct me if I have interpreted it wrong - they are generally lighter in color when the temps are cooler? Kell said something along those lines also. I understand there are other factors that influence the coloring, but is this cooler/lighter aspect the usual variation? Just wondering.
No matter, it's still a very pretty bloom!
Barb
Barb,
The only difference is the temperature. Also notice the edges of the bloom and bouncy in the hot weather. I was amazed, but waited about posting the picture until the bloom had been fully opened for 3 days. Look closely and you will see it is turning a tiny bit brown around along a short part of the outer edge.
Several people have posted on this forum over the past two years that the color of brugs is darker when it's hot, but I just got a posting on another thread that said
"Huge difference and to make even more confusing my brugs that are Aurea or have heavy Aurea influence get darker during cooler weather"
Judy
My aurea 'Goldenes Kornett' goes deep gold/orange in winter and pale yellow in summer. EP is almost white in winter and deep rose in summer and in shade as well. Some seem unaffected by temp. I think this is a complex phenomenon lol....
"complex" is right. I like documentation so that is why I posted these pictures. There is a lot to learn and I'm begining to feel perhaps joining one of the Brugmansia societies would be of benefit to me personally. Surely they have things like this well documented.
Judy
My unknown yellow that has bloom and leaf shape identical to Dr. Seuss also bloomed a lemon yellow in two flushes over the summer and then when it turned much cooler every bloom turned the burnt gold/orange I posted earlier this month. I haven't learned the particular traits of the different varieties yet, so don't know if it is Aurea or not. This is the one...
Barb
Wow.. This is so interesting! Amazing color there Barb! My lil Dr Suess almost got that dark 2 months ago.. I'll compare pics when it opens up again.. I have some 3rd flushes coming, so now I really am excited!
That is amazing Judy..
Judy, have you noted any change in intensity of color in the leaves? Wonder if the color change in the blooms has anything to do with the plant's shift toward a dormant state (in our area). This is so interesting. I wish I had paid more attention in my genetics course. :(
Barb
My leaves are loving this cool weather, they are beautiful. Same bloom different angle and you can see how good the leaves look.
Judy
If we could keep temps cool enough to keep bugs(mites) away , but yet warm enough to bring out the colors.
life would be just grand.....
sigh
AMEN!!!
How about San Franscisco for a great climate!!
Sure beats Michigan!!
Bonnie
Temps and humidity definitely make a difference in my blooms. Some will be paler in the heat and darker in the cool weather and others will be darker in the heat and lighter in the cool weather. My Creamsickle will only turn peachy color in the coolness of spring and fall. During the summer it stays pure white. Mine also bloom so much heavier in the cool weather and in the summer heat, I get very few blooms.
Since this was a topic of another thread I thought I would bump it up so you all could see the difference in the blooms.
Judy
Judy
I have seen many of mine bloom darker in the summer/fall months than in the winter and vice versa. I think climate, temps, soil conditions, fertilizer and many other factors come into play with any plant. I have found that cuttings off the same brug do differently in the same area for some reason. I have a Vixen blooming right now that is a light pink on the first bloom. Will see if color and subsequent blooms are different.
Thank you Judy.. This is exactly the one I was thinking of!
bumping this up for any confused newbies
Judy
