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Other common names heliotrope 'Marine'
Synonyms Heliotropium 'Marine'
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Heliotropium can be annuals, perennials, sub-shrubs or shrubs, with simple leaves and large clusters of small, scented flowers in summer
Details 'Marine' is a compact cultivar, usually grown as annual bedding, growing to about 45cm tall, with scented, deep violet-blue flowers
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Fragrance Flower
Toxicity All parts of the plant are toxic by ingestion
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1C
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Sand
Loam
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilSand, Loam
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Under glass may be grown in a loamless or loam-based compost (JI No3) in full light but with some protection from hot sun. Outdoors grow in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Water moderately in the growing season and apply a balanced fertiliser once a month. In the winter keep the rootball just moist
Propagation Propagate cultivars by taking softwood cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Tip-prune shoots on young plants in early spring to promote bushy growth. Older leggy plants can gave their stems shortened by half in spring
Pests Glasshouse whitefly may be a problem if grown under glass
Diseases Generally problem free
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