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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Great Last Minute Gift Idea! Angel's Trumpet Seeds for the Gardener

100+ Angel's Trumpet Seeds (Datura: Le Fleur Lilac), packaged in a unique ribbon-wrapped aluminum and glass case.  (no longer for sale)

Ready to gift! Includes species information and planting instructions.

This plant grows tall and wide and has simply the most beautiful, multiple 3-4 inch lavender flowers with an outstanding fragrance. Plant near your home or garden entrance to be greeted by its wonderful fragrance.

This variety of Datura is easily grown and is an outstanding specimen plant for the garden. We grow these seeds from our own plants in Upstate NY from plants that reseed themselves each season.

For most of the U.S. and Canada, this plant is a fast growing Annual. In warmer climates, such as south Florida, Datura will grow year-round.

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
Treat as an annual outside or bring potted plant inside during winter.

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Like many plants, do not ingest seeds or any parts of Datura or Brugmansia

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Dark green

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From cuttings; root branch cuttings made during growing season

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored


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