DATURA METEL triple yellow Devils trumpet

Tropical & Exotic seeds > Other tropicals > DATURA METEL triple yellow Devil's trumpet

DATURA METEL triple yellow Devil's trumpet

rare and so pretty
zone 8-11

$ 1.20 Back
Seed count
Quantity:

A mature shrub may reach 4-6 feet hight. Blooms are seen from late spring through fall. The triple yellow is extremly fragant, especially in the evening hours. May sport 100-200 flowers simultaneously - an extremely dramatic display. The devil's trumpet is self seeding. In climates zone 1-7 where it's not hardy, start in fall to plant your seeds for next spring. Plant in full sun to partial shade in most soils. Provide some wind protection so as not to spoil the flowers. This shrub is best planted as a free standing specimen to show off the blooms without crowding from other plants. Water to establish, then the devil's trumpet is normally carefree. Protect from frost to be sure of success. This devil trumpet is a triple bloom, the most beautiful trumpets of all. Blooms are 12".

All parts of this plant are toxic, if ingested.

Sowing instructions

Datura are fairly easily grown from seed. Soaking the seeds overnight in hand-hot water is often beneficial. Sow the seeds in a good soil mix, and barely cover them with soil. Mist the soil heavily, and cover the container with a clear plastic dome. (A sheet of clear plastic will work, but an actual dome is better. Place the seed tray in good light, and if bottom heat is available it will be helpful. Check often, to be certain that your soil doesn't dry out. If there''s condensation on your dome, it's plenty wet---don''t water again until this clears up, because too wet seeds can rot or develop fungal diseases. Germination takes appr. 6-9 weeks