A winner so far! Trialing this at Univ of IL AND ITS STUNNING= “great balls of PURPLE!” Rich deep green pleated leaves, huge purple flowers , No pest problems, full rounded and healthy plant and NO problem with the excessive heat this summer or downpours. It’s planted in the ground and we LOVE IT! I’ve killed so many heliotropes before in my own garden - this is not only a keeper but a WINNER so far in our trials! It is stunning next to another new plant: Coleus ‘Mini Me Chartreuse’= one of the best plant combos in our trial garden. GOTTA have both next year.
Aromagica® Purple Heliotrope Heliotropium arborescens
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 18" - 2'6"
Spread: 16" - 20"
Height: 46cm - 76cm
Spread: 41cm - 51cm
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Details
18 - 30 Inches16 - 20 Inches16 - 20 Inches46cm - 76cm41cm - 51cm41cm - 51cmFeatures
If you’ve been disappointed with heliotrope in the past, it’s time to take another look. While others can look tired and sparse by midseason, Aromagica™ Purple heliotrope remains full and covered in large, fragrant, purple blossoms. They attract pollinating bees, butterflies and hummingbirds all summer long, especially with a little deadheading now and then. Expect the flower color to be most intense in high light conditions. This plant’s rugose, dark green foliage and fragrant blooms are typically not attractive to deer.
Fragrant FlowerLong BloomingAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 30 Inches 46cm - 76cmSpacing:16 - 20 Inches 41cm - 51cmSpread:16 - 20 Inches 41cm - 51cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Rich purpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark greenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To FrostHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:ConsistentSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Plant in patio pots, window boxes and landscapes where the fragrant, rich purple blooms will attract pollinators and hummingbirds all season long.
Maintenance Notes:Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Do not overwater. Deadheading will encourage more flowers to form.
Aromagica® Purple Heliotropium arborescens 'INHELAROPU' USPPAF, Can PBRAF -
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Ann, Illinois, United States, 19 weeks ago
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