Fragrant Delight Heliotrope Plant

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- Cherry Pie Plant
- Height: 15-24 inches
- Growing Zone: 2-11
- Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Each Quart Pot contains 1 Fragrant Delight Heliotrope Plant

Plant Features

Fragrant Delight Heliotrope Plants bear intensely aromatic clusters of royal purple flowers that slowly fade to lavender as they age. The robust cherry-vanilla fragrance is a favorite! Heliotrope are easy to grow, drought and heat tolerant, deer and rabbits avoid them and hummingbirds, butterflies, and other insect pollinators are attracted to them. They are not pet friendly.

Planting Instructions:

- Plant in spring after the last frost date
- Space plants 12-18 inches apart

Soil Preparation:

- Ideal soil pH: 6.1-7.8 (slightly acidic to slightly alkaline)
- Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot

Watering Specifics:

- Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases

Fertilizer Type:

- Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season
- Alternatively, apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring and mid-summer

Pruning and Training:

- Pinch back young plants to encourage bushiness
- Deadhead regularly to promote continuous blooming
- Trim back by one-third mid-season to rejuvenate if plants become leggy
- Remove any yellowing or diseased leaves promptly

Additional Pest Management:

- Watch for common pests like aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies
- Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues

Blooming Indicators:

- Produces clusters of small, fragrant flowers
- Blooms from late spring through fall
- Flowers have a sweet, vanilla-like scent

Light Requirements:

- Prefers 6+ hours of sunlight
- In hot climates, some early afternoon shade can be beneficial

Temperature Tolerance:

- Thrives in temperatures between 60-80°F
- Can tolerate brief periods of heat if well-watered
- Not frost-hardy

Companion Plants for Heliotrope:

- Geraniums: Offers complementary colors and similar growing conditions
- Petunias: Provides a variety of colors and a trailing habit for containers
- Lobelia: Adds contrasting blue flowers and a compact growth habit
- Lantana: Offers multicolored flower clusters and heat tolerance
- Verbena: Provides low-growing flowers in complementary colors

Attribute name	Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category	Medium
Mature Spread	15-18 inches
Habit	Upright
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Green
Attracts	Bees, Butterflies
Features	Cut Flowers, Fragrant
Garden Styles	Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Pollinator Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for	Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point
Pet Friendly	No
Plant Type	Hybrid
Critter Resistance	Deer Resistance: High

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Nice colors

This arrived very late, some issue with shipping my order. Finally arrived, small but healthy and was planted per instructions. Seems to be doing well so far. Looking forward to seeing the growth next year.

From Vicki | August 24, 2024

GREAT company!!!

I have ordered plants for MANY different companies and these came in the best shape and have reacted well to planting. I was truly amazed by the quality of the plant!!

From Amy | May 01, 2023

Heliotrope!

I order heliotropes each year and I'm never disappointed! They are healthy plants and grow to be large and so fragrant. Definitely one of my favorites on my patio! Thank you😃

From Elyce | May 27, 2022

Healthy plant

I'm so happy with how large and healthy these were upon arrival.

From Judy | May 03, 2020

Superior plants!

My Heliotrope arrived in perfect shape. Plants are about 10 tall and very bushy. In no time I noticed flower buds developing and now they are in full bloom. Extremely happy with my purchase. Thank you, GrowJoy!

From Marina | June 13, 2019

Heliotrope

The plants were packed and arrived quickly and in good shape

From Joanne | June 02, 2019

Fragrant Delight Heliotrope Plant

I ordered two of the Fragrant Delight Heliotrope plants and they both arrived large and very healthy. Three weeks later there are small purple blooms on them, but I haven't been able to detect any fragrance yet - hopefully once they mature a little more. Very pleased with the shipping and especially the customer service from GrowJoy! Cassandra is the best!!

From Angela | April 11, 2019

Heliotrope

I ordered these late in the season, but they arrived very healthy looking and they are flourishing in their pots.

From anonymous | June 21, 2018

Love the smell

When you water the Fragrant Delight Heliotrope and the sun hits it it has the aroma of Sweet Apple Pie. Love this plant and it a came to my door in good condition.

From Joshua | April 21, 2016

Heliotropes

I couldn't find Heliotropes anywhere so I took a chance and ordered them here. They arrived large, healthy, and packaged securely. I am very pleased and will order here again.

From Ingrid | May 24, 2015

Beautiful and super healthy!

I am so pleased with the super fast delivery of my Fragrant Delight Heliotrope and it is beautiful and so healthy. I can't wait to experience my Heliotropes for my first time. So excited!

From Mary | May 27, 2014

Fragrant Delight Heliotrope

This is my 4th or 5th year ordering from GrowJoy and they have exceeded my expectations once again. Even with the harsh past winter my plants arrived healthy and carefully packaged. I wish all online nurseries were this exceptional!

From Brigette | April 27, 2014

Cherry Pie Plant

My two Fragrant Delight plants arrived a little tattered from their trip across the country, but perked up as soon as I transplanted them and now they are smelling good enough to eat.

From Kevin | July 11, 2012

Heliotrope plants

i will always use this site my plant was packed so well it arrived in perfect condition and thrived immediately

From LINDA | July 06, 2012

Great service

The Fragrant Delight Heliotrope plants arrived just before I left on vacation and were flowering by the time I came back. I am delighted with them.

From anonymous | July 03, 2012

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