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Heliotropium peruvianum (Heliotrope)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Heliotropium peruvianum
Other names
Heliotrope
Genus
Heliotropium Heliotropium
Species
H. peruvianum - H. peruvianum is a tender evergreen perennial with semi-glossy dark green leaves, and purple to lavender flowers in summer.
Heliotropium peruvianum is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Purple, Pale-lavender in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse whitefly Glasshouse whitefly
General care
Pruning
Trim and deadhead as required.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Heliotropium peruvianum (Heliotrope) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
It is essential to plant in a sheltered postion in full sun. Best grown in a pot or container inside or as summer bedding.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Heliotropium peruvianum
Other names
Heliotrope
Genus
Heliotropium Heliotropium
Species
H. peruvianum - H. peruvianum is a tender evergreen perennial with semi-glossy dark green leaves, and purple to lavender flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Pale-lavender in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Trim and deadhead as required.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Heliotropium peruvianum (Heliotrope) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
It is essential to plant in a sheltered postion in full sun. Best grown in a pot or container inside or as summer bedding.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Heliotropium peruvianum (Heliotrope)
Heliotropium peruvianum (Heliotrope)
Heliotropium peruvianum (Heliotrope)
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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