Description
(Heliotropium arborescens)
An evergreen, soft stemmed shrub which makes a compact, rounded bush with attractive mauve-purple flowers.
POSITION & USES
Well drained bed in dappled shade to full sun position in amongst other colourful perennials. Use as an informal hedge.
CULTIVATION
Easily grown in good garden soil with added organic matter; trim when necessary to keep a tidy shape.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed especially after pruning will keep it looking its best.
Plant Attributes
| HAT COLOUR | Mauve |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL QUALITIES | Attractive mauve-purple flowers that are highly perfumed with a vanilla-like fragrance, which spreads for metres around the plant. |
| FLOWERS | Pretty flowers from spring to autumn. |
| PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE | 4 |
| HABIT | An evergreen, soft stemmed shrub which makes a compact, rounded bush. |
| WIDTH | 80cm |
| HEIGHT | 60cm |
