The so-called datura (genus Datura) has similar flowers to the angel's trumpet (genus Brugmansia), but in contrast to this, it grows significantly lower and is only an annual or at least rather short-lived. In addition, after the flowering period, the flowers produce fruit capsules, which, in contrast to the angel's trumpet, have a large number of evenly distributed spines.
When does the datura bloom and what do the flowers look like?
The datura blooms from July to October, with the calyxes being cylindrical and the petals trumpet-shaped. The flower colors vary between white, purple and lavender, and they open in the evening and are mainly visited by moths.
The shape and color of datura flowers
The calyxes of datura flowers are shaped as a cylindrical calyx, with trumpet-like petals protruding from a green base. The calyx surrounding the stamens usually has the following colors in the different species:
- white
- violet
- lavender
Some of the flower crowns are double or triple filled. The seeds from the egg-shaped fruit capsules, which burst open late, are often not sown until the following year and, due to their large number, make the datura a problematic weed in vegetable production.
The blooming time of the Datura
Due to the relatively easy propagation and the long flowering period from July to October, the datura is often planted in gardens. The flowers are mainly visited by moths as they usually only open in the evening.
Tip
Since the datura is highly poisonous, special care should be taken with children or pets in the garden.
