Dwarf Heliotrope ‘Marine’ – Fragrant Violet Beauty

Compact and richly fragrant, Dwarf Heliotrope ‘Marine’ produces clusters of deep violet blooms with a sweet, vanilla-like scent. A charming choice for borders, pots, and cottage gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Intense fragrance with vanilla notes

• Compact, bushy plants perfect for small spaces

• Vibrant violet-purple flower clusters

• Long-lasting blooms all summer

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Prefers full sun or partial shade

• Thrives in rich, well-drained soil

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Containers, pots, and patio planters

• Garden borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting and fragrant displays

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Press seeds lightly into soil, do not cover heavily

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–22°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging