Datura Metel (Ballerina) Formula Mixed

Grow Magnificent Dwarf Double Trumpet Flowers with Datura Metel (Ballerina) Formula Mixed Seeds

Discover the charm of Datura Metel (Ballerina) Formula Mixed, also known as Devil’s Trumpet or Horn of Plenty. Specially bred to produce dwarf, neat, and compact plants that thrive even in 4-inch pots, this mix will reward you with magnificent, upward-facing, and fragrant double trumpet flowers in a delightful blend of soft yellow, pure white, and rich purple, with the possibility of unique bicolor blooms. Reaching a height of approximately 2ft (60cm), these plants are perfect for adding a touch of exotic beauty to smaller spaces.

Dwarf and Compact Plants with Upward-Facing Double Blooms

The ‘Ballerina’ Formula Mix is specifically selected for its dwarf and compact growth habit, making it ideal for container gardening and smaller garden spaces. The stunning double trumpet flowers face upwards, showcasing their intricate form and beautiful color mix of soft yellows, pure whites, and rich purples, with the potential for captivating bicolor variations. Enjoy their lovely fragrance, especially in the evening.

Easy to Grow in Full Sun

Datura metel prefers a fertile, moisture-retentive, and well-drained soil that is ideally calcareous, in a location that receives full sun. Providing shelter from strong winds will help to protect the delicate blooms and foliage.

Self-Seeding Caution and Safe Disposal

Please be aware that Datura metel will self-seed freely. If you do not want volunteer seedlings in the following season, it is crucial to dig, pull, or hoe out plants before they set seed and compost them carefully. Plants that have already set seed should be treated with extra caution and should be placed in green waste collection or burned to prevent accidental spread. Always wear gloves and thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling this plant at any stage of growth or disposal.

Germination Instructions (Handle Seeds with Gloves)

Sowing Indoors: Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow 3-4 seeds in an individual pot and thin to the strongest plant once germinated. Cover the seeds lightly with a small amount of soil. Maintain an ideal temperature of 12-18°C. Germination can be slow and erratic, taking approximately 21-42 days. Once germinated, thin to the best single plant per pot as needed.

• Common Names: Devil’s Trumpet, Horn of Plenty
• Mix contains: Soft yellow, white, and purple double trumpet flowers, including some bicolors
• Plant Height: Approximately 60cm (2ft)
• Habit: Dwarf, neat, compact
• Flower Orientation: Upward-facing
• Flower Type: Fragrant, double trumpets
• Sowing (Indoors): Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours, sow 3-4 per pot, cover lightly
• Germination Time: 21-42 days approx.
• Soil Preference: Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained, ideally calcareous
• Light Preference: Full sun
• Safety: ALL PARTS OF THE PLANT ARE POISONOUS. HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE. WEAR GLOVES AND WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS.