Marine Heliotrope Seeds - Flower Plant

Marine Heliotrope is a fragrant flowering plant known for its clusters of deep violet-blue blooms and compact bushy growth habit. This ornamental plant grows well in borders, containers, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings where full sunlight to partial shade and fertile well-drained soil are available. It adapts to warm temperate climates and produces abundant fragrant flowers throughout the growing season.

Features

• Produces clusters of violet-blue fragrant flowers
• Compact bushy ornamental growth habit
• Suitable for borders and container planting
• Adapted to warm temperate climates
• Performs well in sun or partial shade
• Suitable for pollinator and cottage gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Heliotropium arborescens
• Common Name (US): Heliotrope
• Seed Type / Variety: Marine Variety
• Growth Habit: Tender perennial grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: January to April indoors; March to June outdoors
• Germination Time and Conditions: 2-4 weeks in warm soil around 70-80°F (21-27°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate regular watering
• Mature Plant Size: 1-3 feet tall, 1-2 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart