Datura Hybrid, Devil's Trumpet, Horn of Plenty, Downy Thorn Apple 'Belle Blanche'

Daturametel

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Datura (duh-TOO-ruh)
Species
metel (MET-el)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Decatur, Alabama

GARBERVILLE, California

Richmond, California

San Diego, California

Fountain, Florida

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Helena, Montana

Blair, Nebraska

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Conway, South Carolina

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Corpus Christi, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | August 2012 | positive

Grown as an annual in my climate, bought as a bedding plant. Took about two months to produce flowers, but they were very beautiful. Th...Read More

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Blair, NE | November 2010 | positive

An amazing performer. I sowed seed of 'Belle Blanche' directly outside after last frost in full sun and ended up with a plant that got f...Read More

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Dunmor, KY (Zone 6a) | November 2009 | positive

Pretty plant. Started mine from seeds this spring. Had flowers on it by the end of summer. Also gave me lots of seeds to trade now. I am ...Read More

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San Diego, CA (Zone 10b) | September 2008 | positive

Belle Blanche certainly deserves her name, which means "white beauty" in french. Mine blooms non stop and is incredibly fragrant at night...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | August 2005 | positive

growing in sandy alkaline soil.......takes the hot texas summer with ease.....needs some additional watering...blooms nights and mornings...Read More

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