Ballerina White Datura is a stunning ornamental flower that brings theatrical elegance to summer and fall gardens. This heirloom cultivar of Datura metel produces luminous white blooms from June through November, reaching a compact 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Hardy in zone 9, it thrives in full sun with moderate water and tolerates drought once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, long-blooming color. Expect flowers approximately 84 days from seed to bloom.
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Full Sun
Moderate
9-9
36in H x 24in W
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The white trumpet-shaped flowers emerge with an almost ballerina-like grace, opening in the evening and releasing a heady fragrance that intensifies as dusk falls. Deer leave it untouched, and pollinators flock to its generous nectar supply throughout the extended growing season. This heirloom variety tolerates drought gracefully while rewarding regular moisture with even more prolific blooming, giving gardeners flexibility in their watering routine.
Ballerina White Datura is grown primarily for its ornamental flowers, which create a dramatic focal point in summer borders, cottage gardens, and containers. The elongated white blooms are prized by gardeners who appreciate evening-blooming plants and fragrant night-time gardens, making it particularly valuable for entertaining spaces or bedroom gardens where the evening scent can be enjoyed.
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Sow indoors 2 months before your last frost date, planting seeds at 1/8 inch depth. Maintain soil temperature between 75-80°F and cover with a humidity dome to retain moisture until germination, which typically occurs within 7-21 days but may happen in several distinct periods, so be patient.
Harden off seedlings gradually over 7-10 days before transplanting outdoors. Move to the garden about 2 weeks after your last frost date in zone 9, spacing plants 2 inches apart.
In warmer climates (zones 8-10), you can direct sow seeds about 2 weeks after your last frost date. Sow at 1/8 inch depth and keep soil consistently moist until germination occurs.
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