Go Back Heliotrope ‘Marine’

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:14 PM
Heliotrope
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    Plant Type: Annuals

    The plants prefer full sun and even moisture and they will winter easily indoors. They open royal purple and slowly fade to lavender.Unlike other varieties bred for deeper color, ‘Fragrant Delight’ preserves the vanilla perfume that, to our mind, makes a Heliotrope a Heliotrope. Not suitedto southern growing conditions; perennial in western zones 9-10.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    This old-fashioned annual is an heirloom plant from the Victorian era, and is known for its heavenly vanilla scent. Last year, I planted it with cupheas and it withstood the strong afternoon sun in my front yard. Extremely easy to grow, I just left it alone until frost!

    The Heliotrope 'Marino Silver Blue' plant has clusters of lavender flowers. It is a low maintenance plant yet produces beautiful displays. It can be grown in flower beds, containers, and planters.

    Flower Color

    Blue and purple

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    12-16 inches

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    18-36 inches

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    10-11

    Soil Moisture

    Medium

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Scented

    Bloom Time

    Summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Moderate

    Seasonal Interests

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