Overview
Datura quercifolia is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Datura, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Datura quercifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Datura quercifolia is a bushy cultivar of the Datura genus, which comprises sizable annuals or short-lived perennials with simple, coarsely serrated foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of any pH. It is suitable for coastal, cottage, informal, city, and courtyard gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. The plant is of interest during summer and autumn, producing funnel-shaped blooms typical of the genus, which are usually fragrant and later develop into spiny seed capsules.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Datura
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Datura quercifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Datura quercifolia
- Propagation
- Seed sown in situ in spring or earlier under glass, planted out after the danger of frost
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Datura quercifolia?
Datura quercifolia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Datura quercifolia need?
Datura quercifolia grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Datura quercifolia hardy in the UK?
Datura quercifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Datura quercifolia?
Seed sown in situ in spring or earlier under glass, planted out after the danger of frost.
More in the Datura genus
- Datura innoxia 'Evening Fragrance'
- Datura metel 'Belle Blanche'
- Datura stramonium var. tatula
- Datura stramonium var. tatula 'La Fleur Lilas'
- Datura wrightii
- Datura pink flowers