Datura Ballerina Mix Seeds - Double Trumpet Flowers | Annual
Datura metel ‘Ballerina Mix’ — Double Trumpet Flowers If you’ve never seen a Datura in full bloom, prepare to be stunned. The Ballerina Mix is one of the most dramatic annual flowers you can grow from seed — enormous double and triple trumpet-shaped blooms in a swirling mix of purple, yellow, and white, each flower ruffled and layered like a prima ballerina’s tutu. They open in the evening and fill the night air with a rich, intoxicating fragrance. Why Gardeners Love It Spectacular double blooms — large, ruffled, layered trumpet flowers up to 7 inches long in purple, yellow, and white Evening fragrance — intensely scented at dusk, perfect for moon gardens and evening patios Fast-growing — forms a bold, bushy plant 2–4 feet tall in a single season Pollinator magnet — attracts hawk moths and night-flying pollinators Deer & rabbit resistant — naturally resistant due to toxic alkaloids Ornamental seed pods — spiny, globe-shaped pods add architectural interest after bloom Plant Details 10 Seeds Scientific name: Datura metel ‘Ballerina Mix’ Common names: Devil’s Trumpet, Horn of Plenty, Downy Thorn Apple Family: Solanaceae Type: Annual (tender perennial in Zones 9–11) Height: 2–4 feet Spread: 2–3 feet Bloom time: Midsummer through frost Light: Full sun to part shade Water: Average; well-draining soil USDA Zones: Grown as annual in all zones; perennial in Zones 9–11 Sowing Instructions Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to improve germination rates. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, well-draining seed-starting mix. Maintain soil temperature of 65–75°F (18–24°C). Germination: 14–21 days; can take up to 6 weeks. Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. ⚠️ Important: All parts of Datura are highly toxic — leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots. Keep away from children and pets. Do not ingest. Handle with care and wash hands after contact.