Welcome to our plant database launched in March 2017.

The purpose of this database is to share information about plants you may wish to grow and inspire you to make creative choices about your garden. It is a constantly evolving resource so you will find more information and images each time you visit.

Please note this does not reflect our current stock. We have an extensive, constantly changing selection of varieties at all times so please contact us before visiting if you have a specific plant in mind.

Cherry Pie Plant

Genus: Heliotropium
Species: arborescens
Variety: 'Marine'
Plant Type: Perennial, Bedding

'Heliotrope' is a lovely plant, with big heads of rich purple flowers that have a very distinctive scent often likened to 'cherry pie' above very dark green textured foliage, from late June to the autumn. It's perennial if you can protect it in the winter.

Characteristics

Foliage:	Semi-evergreen
Hardiness:	Tender
Useage:	Pots, Border

Colour

Flower:	Purple, Mauve
Foliage:	Green

Aspect

Soil:

Moist, well-drained soil, Multipurpose compost

Size

Height and Spread:

30cm by 30-40cm

Planting & Care

Water well before and after planting

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