Datura
Beautiful, trumpet-shaped, night-scented, white
| Beautiful, trumpet-shaped, night-scented, white blooms (each up to 30cm long) from June to September. This angle's trumpet makes an exotic container plant for a sunny, sheltered site. As it is a tender plant it's best overwintered in a frost free conservatory or greenhouse. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil (or loam-based potting compost for container-grown specimens)Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: whiteOther features: all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested; wavy-margined mid green leavesHardiness: tenderGarden care: During the growing season water regularly, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks. Overwinter under glass in a frost free conservatory or greenhouse. Prune in February or early MarchGoes well with: Melianthus major, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Plumbago auriculata, Musa bajoo, Lobelia 'Queen Victoria', Nicotiana sylvestris |
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