Heliotropium arborescens

POSITION & USES-Well drained bed in dappled shade to full sun position in amongst other colorful perennials. Use as an informal hedge.

CULTIVATION-Easily grown in good garden soil with added organic matter; trim when necessary to keep a tidy shape.

FERTILISING-Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed especially after pruning will keep it looking its best.

Heliotropium arborescens 'Cherry Pie'

HAT COLOUR-Mauve

SPECIAL QUALITIES-Attractive mauve purple flowers that are highly perfumed with a vanilla-like fragrance which spreads for metres around the plant.

FLOWERS-Pretty flowers from spring to autumn.

PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE- 4

HABIT- An evergreen, soft stemmed shrub which makes a compact, rounded bush

w: 80cm h:60cm

LATIN/ BOTANICAL NAME- Heliotropium arborescens 'Cherry Pie'

Heliotropium arborescens 'Lord Roberts'

HAT COLOUR-Purple

SPECIAL QUALITIES-An easy care plant that will flower through the year in mild climates. It provides a striking display of deep purple flowers with a vanilla fragrance..

FLOWERS-Large slightly domed heads of purplish flowers almost smother the deeply veined, deep green foliage.

PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE- 1-2

HABIT- A low growing shrubby plant that makes a compact, rounded bush

w: 80cm h:80cm

LATIN/ BOTANICAL NAME- Heliotropium arborescens 'Lord Roberts'

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