4" Heliotrope

Known for its clusters of deep purple, violet, or blue flowers and wonderfully fragrant blooms, Heliotrope adds an elegant touch to containers, borders, patios, and entryways.

This classic flowering plant is especially loved for its vanilla-like fragrance, which is most noticeable on warm summer evenings. Its lush green foliage and long-lasting flower clusters make it a beautiful addition to mixed planters and seasonal displays.

Why You'll Like It

Sweetly Fragrant — Produces richly scented blooms with a lovely vanilla-like fragrance, especially noticeable in warm weather.

Rich Flower Colour — Clusters of purple, violet, or blue flowers create a striking contrast against the lush green foliage.

Long-Lasting Blooms — Provides beautiful colour throughout the summer with proper care.

Pollinator Friendly — Fragrant flower clusters attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Excellent Container Plant — Compact, bushy growth makes Heliotrope a beautiful choice for patio pots and mixed planters.

Easy Seasonal Colour — A wonderful way to add both colour and fragrance to summer garden displays.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flowering Annual
Flower Colour: Purple, violet, or blue
Flower Type: Fragrant flower clusters
Bloom Time: Summer through fall
Foliage: Rich green
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Fragrance: Sweet, vanilla-like
Pot Size: 4"

Growing Information

Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil
Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during warm weather
Planting: After the danger of frost has passed
Maintenance: Remove spent flower clusters to encourage continued blooming
Temperature: Protect from frost and extreme cold

Great For

Patio Containers • Mixed Planters • Garden Beds • Borders • Entryways • Cottage Gardens • Fragrance Gardens • Pollinator Gardens • Evening Gardens • Summer Displays

Add beautiful colour and an irresistible sweet fragrance to your summer garden with classic Heliotrope.