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Datura metel Ballerina Mixed 1 packet An exciting new form of those majestic plants. Datura. Boasting spectacular, upfacing blooms in primrose yellow, flushed purple or pure white, these specially bred plants are neatly dwarf and an outstanding subject for containers. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in). - more info from T&M

Datura metel Double Blackcurrant Swirl 1 packet A dynamic border, container or conservatory plant with large, beautifully double frilled flowers of blackcurrant and lilac-mauve. The many flowers are earlier than most and continue through to frosts outdoors. Flowers mid summer-autumn. Height 1.4m. (5ft) - more info from T&M

Datura metel Double Golden Queen 1 packet A dynamic border and container plant with large, beautifully double, frilled flowers of canary yellow. The many flowers are earlier than most varieties and will continue through to frosts. Makes a stunning conservatory plant too. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 140cm (5 feet). - more info from T&M

Datura metel Double White Lady 1 packet Dramatic, large double flowers of purest white. Superb in containers, indoor and out. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 140cm (5 feet). - more info from T&M

Datura metel La Fleur Lilac 1 packet Flowering in just 3½ months. Particularly good for patio, cool greenhouse or conservatory where the evocative sweet fragrance of the bluey-lilac, 10cm (4 inch) trumpet blooms fills the air. Height: 30-45cm (12-18in) - more info from T&M

Datura meteloides Evening Fragrance 1 packet Huge and heavily fragrant pure white trumpet flowers, with a soft lavender picotee edge, 20cm (8in) long and 10-15cm (4-6in) across, hang from tree-like plants, with soft, slate-blue foliage. Perfect for growing in tubs, containers, on patios or sheltered corners close to the house where the evening perfume can be appreciated. Despite their exotic appearance they are relatively tough under windy and rainy conditions, adapting to many soil types. Height: 90-120cm (36-48in), spread 90-95cm (36-38in). - more info from T&M

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