Angel Trumpet Datura

[jnmatzke]

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to overwinter a large AngelTrumpet outside, in Saanichton? I have read a lot of different articles, and am still undecided. I would appreciate any input. My plant is about 5 feet tall, and still blooming profusely outside, but close to the house. Thanks in advance for any information you could give.
JNM

[Eric La Fountaine]

Hi jnmatzke,

Daturas are often grown as annuals. Do you know what species it is? D. inoxia will die to the ground but come back from the roots in mild climates, should be fine here.

This is a datura not a brugmansia, right? A brugmansia would not do well outdoors for the winter.

[jnmatzke]

Eric
Thanks for your reply. I think my plant may be a Bergmansia, as the blooms hang down, It is not the White Datura that blooms upward. I really don't know much about the plant as I bought it at a sidewalk sale. If I bring it inside, should I cut it back, and how much? Many thanks
JNM

[Eric La Fountaine]

If it is a brugmansia, you should bring it in. You can prune it back if it is too large, if you lower the height it will make the plant bushier. If you want a tall plant, leave it.

[Colleen]

I too would like to try and overwinter my Angel Trumpet, but mine is definitely a datura. It is about 2' in size, bloomed fabulously all summer and is currently full of seed pods. It is in a large pot, fully exposed on the patio right now, but I'm guessing I should bring it in the garage for winter??? Any suggestions would be greatfully appreciated!