Ballerina Purple Datura is a showstopping annual flower that transforms summer gardens into stages of ethereal purple blooms. This heirloom cultivar of Datura metel reaches a compact 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, producing dramatic, trumpet-shaped flowers from June through November. Hardy in zone 9, it tolerates drought and poor soil while attracting pollinators with its distinctive blooms, flowering just 84 days from seed to first flowers.
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Full Sun
Moderate
9-9
36in H x 24in W
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Purple blooms with an otherworldly, ruffled appearance emerge reliably over a long summer-to-fall season, and deer leave it completely alone. The plant's tolerance for both drought and irregular watering makes it forgiving in hot, dry climates where many ornamentals struggle. With modest spacing needs and minimal fussing once established, it rewards gardeners with continuous flowers without the constant deadheading some annuals demand.
Ballerina Purple Datura grows as an ornamental flower, valued for its dramatic blooms in mixed borders, containers, and garden displays where its striking purple flowers command attention throughout the warm season.
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Sow seeds indoors 2 months before your last frost date at a consistent temperature of 75 to 80°F. Place seeds at a depth of 1/8 inch and cover with a humidity dome to retain moisture. Germination occurs in stages over 7 to 21 days, so be patient; some seeds may sprout weeks after others. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during this period.
Harden off seedlings gradually over 7 to 10 days before transplanting outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost date. Space plants 2 inches apart, adjusting spacing if you prefer larger individual plants. Choose a location with full sun exposure.
In warmer climates (zones 8 to 10), you can direct sow seeds about 2 weeks after your last frost date. Sow at a depth of 1/8 inch and keep the soil consistently moist until germination begins.
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