Overview
Datura stramonium var. tatula is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Datura, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Datura stramonium var. tatula 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 stramonium var. tatula is a bushy annual or biennial cultivar within the Datura genus, known for its sizable plants 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 varying pH. It is suitable for coastal, cottage, informal, city, and courtyard gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. The plant flowers in summer and autumn, producing the characteristic funnel-shaped blooms of Datura, which are typically 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 stramonium var. tatula 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 stramonium var. tatula
- 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 stramonium var. tatula?
Datura stramonium var. tatula prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Datura stramonium var. tatula need?
Datura stramonium var. tatula grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Datura stramonium var. tatula hardy in the UK?
Datura stramonium var. tatula 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 stramonium var. tatula?
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 quercifolia
- Datura stramonium var. tatula 'La Fleur Lilas'
- Datura wrightii
- Datura pink flowers