Heliotrope (Heliotropium), mixed cultivar
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens, cherry pie plant) is a fragrant summer flower whose deep purple flower heads give off a vanilla scent. The plant in the photo has rich violet flower heads; the cultivar is a "mix" and the exact name is not specified.
It suits containers, hanging baskets, balcony boxes and border edges in a sunny spot. It blooms from early summer until frost and attracts butterflies and bees.
In Estonia heliotrope is grown as an annual: it is frost tender and is planted out after the last spring frosts. Buy Heliotropium at the Allikasilm garden centre.
Specifications
- Type: summer flower (annual in Estonia)
- Latin name: Heliotropium arborescens
- Cultivar: mixed / not specified (species data)
- Height: 30–60 cm
- Spread: 30–40 cm
- Flowering: June to September/frost, purple flower heads, vanilla scent
- Light: full sun (to light shade)
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moderately moist, well-drained
- Hardiness: zone 10–11, frost tender in Estonia (annual)
Advice from our agronomist
Planting. Plant out after the last frosts (usually early June) in a sunny, sheltered spot. Space 30–40 cm apart, or one plant per 3–5 litre container.
Care. Deadhead faded flower heads for more abundant blooming. Pinch the tips of young plants for a bushier habit.
Watering and feeding. Water regularly so the soil never dries out completely, but avoid waterlogging. In summer apply flowering-plant fertiliser every 2 weeks.
Winter. Heliotrope does not overwinter outdoors in Estonia. If you wish, bring it into a bright cool room (10–15 °C) before frost, water sparingly and plant out again in spring; otherwise grow it anew each year.
Codes and attributes
| Warehouse code | 4561 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 20045616 |
| Category | Summer flowers |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days