Heliotropium arborescens Scentropia Dark Blue

Common Name:
Heliotrope 'Scentropia Dark Blue'

Description:
Heliotropium arborescens 'Scentropia Dark Blue', commonly known as Heliotrope, is a compact, evergreen perennial prized for its intensely fragrant, deep violet-blue flower clusters that bloom from spring through autumn. The flowers have a rich, vanilla-like scent, making them a favourite for sensory gardens. Its lush green foliage forms a dense, bushy habit, making it ideal for borders, garden beds, and pots. This variety thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a position in full sun to part shade. While it is somewhat drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from regular watering in dry conditions. It is best treated as an annual in colder areas or protected from frost in winter.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 30cm – 50cm
• Width: 40cm – 60cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Dark Blue / Deep Violet

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Scented Flowers
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial (but may be treated as an annual in frost-prone areas)

Toxicity:

• Toxic to humans and pets if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia
• Petunia
• Verbena
• Nemesia