I've grown the Ballerina Datura metel double purples and yellows for several years. I've always collected the seed from the seed pods for growing the following year. And yes, they have always come true from that seed.

On one of the garden forums I frequented years ago, the same question you have was asked. Onalee Israel from Onalee's Home Grown Seeds said "Yes, all the datura I have grown all come true from their seeds. I've grown the double purple, triple yellow, triple white (all D. metel) as well as 'La Fleur Lilac' and Moonflower Datura (D. inoxia) for several years and they all come true from the seed"

I made a note of her statement (that's why I can quote her) :-)

Art

This post was edited by art33 on Fri, Feb 8, 13 at 17:18

Thanks for the info Art!

I checked out Onalee's web site. He has a great selection!!

Kevin

Glad to be of help Kevin. I had to edit my first post because I found out that Onalee is a she not a he :-)

This post was edited by art33 on Fri, Feb 8, 13 at 19:01

I've never heard of propagating a Datura from cuttings. I have always been told it was seeds, but I could have always been told wrong. I haven't looked for a proof positive answer, because, though I see quite a few of these absolutely beautiful plants growing in people's yards, I do not know them, therefore, I just can't walked up to them & start asking questions. I purchased seeds online of two trumpet plants. I tried sowing them last year without any luck. This year was off too a bad start as well. Unlike the first try, these did not even germinate. The seeds rotted in the soil. Damping off killed my first set. I am currently in my third attempt. It has been about two weeks since they have sprouted, & things seem to be looking brighter.