Datura Alba Devil's Trumpet Seeds (Datura metel 'alba') Tropical-looking double trumpet blooms in white and purple. Night-scented and strikingly ornamental.

Minimum: 10+ Seeds

🌙 Moonlit Drama. Tropical Allure. Bewitching Blooms. • Ornamental Annual • Fragrant, Night-Blooming Beauty

Add exotic flair and evening magic to your garden with Datura metel ‘Alba’, also known as Devil’s Trumpet—a show-stopping annual prized for its large, double-layered trumpet flowers in glowing white with subtle lavender hues. These blooms open at dusk, release a sweet, intoxicating fragrance, and spiral into bold, upward-facing funnels that seem sculpted by moonlight.

Native to tropical Asia and long admired in sacred and ornamental gardens, Datura ‘Alba’ brings lush, broad-leafed drama to containers, borders, and night gardens. Its deeply ruffled petals, bold texture, and twilight scent make it irresistible to both gardeners and night-flying pollinators.

⚠️ Note: All parts of this plant are toxic if ingested. Handle with care around children and pets.

🌿 Why Grow Datura Alba Devil’s Trumpet?

🌸 Tropical-Looking Double Trumpets
Each flower is a bold sculpture—double to triple frilled blooms in creamy white with hints of lavender or violet throats.

🌙 Evening Bloom & Fragrance
Unfurls in late afternoon and perfumes the air at night—perfect for moon gardens, patios, or near open windows.

🌱 Striking Foliage & Growth Habit
Large, velvety green leaves form a dense mound—ideal as a bold focal point or border accent.

🔥 Heat-Loving & Sun-Thriving
Thrives in hot, sunny locations and handles summer heat with ease.

🪴 Container-Ready & Ornamental
Beautiful in large pots, raised beds, or as a standalone display in landscape designs.

🌿 How to Grow Datura Alba Devil’s Trumpet

Botanical Name: Datura metel ‘Alba’
Plant Type: Tender annual (perennial in frost-free zones)
Days to Germination: 10–20 days
Days to Maturity: 90–120 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Height at Maturity: 24–48 inches
USDA Zones: 9–11 (grow as annual elsewhere)

Soak seeds overnight before planting to improve germination. Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost has passed. Transplant into warm soil with plenty of space and sunlight.

🛠️ Growing Tips

• Feed monthly with organic fertilizer for best blooms.

• Pinch early growth to encourage bushiness.

• Protect from cold—Datura prefers heat and sulks below 60°F.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering.

• Wear gloves when handling, as sap may irritate skin.

🌎 Perfect For:

🌙 Moon Gardens & Nighttime Patios – Fragrant blooms open at dusk
🪴 Tropical & Ornamental Displays – Bold structure and drama in containers
🏡 Flower Borders – A striking statement among greens and soft textures
🎨 Artful Garden Designs – Sculptural flowers and foliage add form and movement
🌸 Scent Gardens – Pairs beautifully with evening primrose, jasmine, or nicotiana

🌱 Fun Fact:
In traditional folklore, Datura was revered as a spiritual and ceremonial plant—believed to offer visions and protection. Today, it’s grown purely for its exotic beauty and magnetic nighttime presence.

🔒 Mystery Meets Elegance

At Terra Mater Gardens, we curate plants that stir the senses and stir the soul. Our Datura ‘Alba’ Devil’s Trumpet Seeds are untreated, open-pollinated, and selected for strong germination and garden-worthy performance. Add one to your evening garden and let the night bloom with scent and style.