The size and abundance of Angel’s Trumpet blooms are enough to make any gardener want to fill their entire yard with them. Most folks go the easy route and use cuttings to propagate them, mainly because growing them from scratch using seeds can be a bit of a challenge. But hey, if you’re up for a little garden project, there’s no reason you shouldn’t give sowing a try!
A Little Bonus for Your Efforts
There’s actually one big perk to using seeds over cuttings: your new plant won’t be an exact clone of the parent. This means you might get a fun surprise when it finally blooms! The flower color could turn out differently than the original plant, giving you some lovely variety in your garden. You might see blooms in shades like:
- Yellow
- Pink
- White
- Orange
Harvesting Your Own Seeds
If you’re going to put in the work to grow Angel’s Trumpet from seed, why buy them when you can harvest them yourself? You’ll just need to wait until the end of the blooming season for the seeds to fully ripen. A quick safety tip: make sure to wear gloves! The seeds are actually one of the most toxic parts of the plant. Once you’ve collected them, keep them in a cool, dark, and dry spot over the winter.
How to Sow Angel’s Trumpet
Start by filling some small pots with a high-quality seed-starting mix. It’s a great idea to mix in a little slow-release fertilizer beforehand to give them a head start. Place your seeds in the soil and cover them lightly with a bit more substrate. Now, find them a cozy, sunny home—they need temperatures of at least 68°F (20°C) to get moving. A bright windowsill or a sunroom is usually the perfect spot.
The Right Aftercare
To get those seeds to sprout, they need plenty of moisture. Along with regular watering, I recommend creating a mini-greenhouse effect by placing a clear plastic bag over each pot. This keeps the humidity right where it needs to be. Once you see those little green sprouts popping up (usually after two or three weeks), you can go ahead and remove the plastic covers.
