Heliotropium arborescens (Heliotrope)
Color Name: Sentropia Dark Blue
Heliotrope Scentropia Dark Blue is a popular and fragrant annual known for its clusters of intensely colored blue to blue-violet flowers. This variety is cherished not only for its striking appearance but also for its sweet, vanilla-like scent, especially noticeable in the evenings. Scentropia Dark Blue thrives in full sun, though a bit of afternoon shade is appreciated in hot climates, and is relatively easy to care for, requiring well-drained soil and moderate watering. This heliotrope is well-suited for containers, borders, and window boxes. It also attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.
Growing Tips: Choose a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Heliotropes thrive with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. You can also pinch back stems to encourage bushier growth.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job.
Photo courtesy of Lucas Greenhouse.
Heliotrope Scentropia Dark Blue is a popular and fragrant annual known for its clusters of intensely colored blue to blue-violet flowers. This variety is cherished not only for its striking appearance but also for its sweet, vanilla-like scent, especially noticeable in the evenings. Scentropia Dark Blue thrives in full sun, though a bit of afternoon shade is appreciated in hot climates, and is relatively easy to care for, requiring well-drained soil and moderate watering. This heliotrope is well-suited for containers, borders, and window boxes. It also attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.
Growing Tips: Choose a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Heliotropes thrive with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. You can also pinch back stems to encourage bushier growth.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job.
Photo courtesy of Lucas Greenhouse.
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Flower Color: Purple/Blue Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 12 to 16 Inches Spread: 10 to 14 Inches Hardy in Zone: 10 |
Blooms: Spring to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Attributes |
 Container  Extended Bloomer  Fragrant Cut Flower or Foilage Easy to Grow Landscapes Mass Planting Rebloomer Window Boxes
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Attracts
Butterflies
