Heliotropium arborescens

Sowing method: Feb-April indoors in a warm spot; after germination, move to a cooler position. May-June outdoors in a propagator or in their final position. Improve seedbed with potting soil.

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Sowing/planting time:

• February
• March
• April
• May
• June

Harvesting time:

• July
• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Dark blue flowers
• Origin: South America
• Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Butterflies
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Heliotropium arborescens, or H. peruvianum
• Dutch: Solstice
• Also known as: H. peruvianum
• English: Cherry Pie, Heliotrope

• All year round