Heliotropium peruvianum
Heliotrope
Heliotropium Heliotropium
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
Bushy
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Purple, Pale-lavender in Summer
Green in Summer
Glasshouse whitefly Glasshouse whitefly
Trim and deadhead as required.
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem tip cuttings
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Heliotropium peruvianum (Heliotrope) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
It is essential to plant in a sheltered postion in full sun. Best grown in a pot or container inside or as summer bedding.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Heliotropium peruvianum
Heliotrope
Heliotropium Heliotropium
H. peruvianum - H. peruvianum is a tender evergreen perennial with semi-glossy dark green leaves, and purple to lavender flowers in summer.
Evergreen
Bushy
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Purple, Pale-lavender in Summer
Green in Summer
Trim and deadhead as required.
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem tip cuttings
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Heliotropium peruvianum (Heliotrope) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
It is essential to plant in a sheltered postion in full sun. Best grown in a pot or container inside or as summer bedding.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
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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