Heliotrope. An easy to grow houseplant with strongly fragrant heads of tiny deep purple flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Heliotropium arborescens ‘Chatsworth’
An easy to grow houseplant with strongly fragrant heads of tiny deep purple flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Heliotropium |
|---|---|
| Species | arborescens |
| Varietry | 'Chatsworth' |
| Common Name | Heliotrope |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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