The Blue Heliotrope is a much-loved annual for its clusters of small, deep purple-blue, highly fragrant flowers. The flowers give off a sweet, vanilla-like scent, especially pleasant near patios, balconies, and entrances.
The slightly textured, dark green foliage beautifully highlights the blooms. The plant forms a compact and well-branched clump, ideal for flowerbeds, window boxes, and containers. Flowering is abundant and continues from early summer until the first frosts.
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Botanical name: Heliotropium arborescens
Type: Fragrant flowering annual
Bloom time: Early summer until frost
Flower color: Blue-violet to purple-blue
Height: 30 to 45 cm
Width: 30 to 40 cm
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Regular, rich and well-drained soil
Use: Flowerbeds, window boxes, containers, near patios to enjoy the fragrance