Fragrant Flower Clusters
Produces clusters of small, sweetly scented flowers that add fragrance to garden spaces.
Marine Heliotrope Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Marine Heliotrope Seeds
Marine Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens), also known as Cherry Pie Plant, is an ornamental flowering plant admired for its clusters of small, fragrant purple, violet, or lavender flowers. Its attractive foliage and sweet fragrance make it suitable for flower beds, garden borders, and containers. It grows best in warm conditions with suitable sunlight and well-drained soil.
Marine Heliotrope
Fragrant Flowers
Purple Blooms
Ornamental Plant
Key Features
Purple and Violet Blooms
Features attractive purple, violet, or lavender flowers that create colorful ornamental displays.
Attractive Green Foliage
Develops textured green leaves that complement its fragrant flower clusters.
Garden and Container Planting
Suitable for flower beds, borders, and containers with appropriate growing conditions.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Heliotropium arborescens
Commonly known as Cherry Pie Plant
Fragrant flower clusters
Purple, violet, and lavender blooms
Attractive green foliage
Suitable for ornamental gardens
Can grow in containers
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Heliotropium arborescens |
| Common Name | Marine Heliotrope; Garden Heliotrope; Cherry Pie Plant |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Perennial in Warm Climates; Often Grown as an Annual |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright, and Branching |
| Flower Color | Purple, Violet, and Lavender |
| Flower Type | Small Flowers in Rounded Clusters |
| Plant Height | Approximately 1–3 feet, depending on variety and conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring, after frost risk has passed |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–28 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Moisture-Retentive, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Blooming Season | Summer to Autumn, depending on climate |
| Uses | Flower Beds, Borders, Containers, and Fragrant Gardens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Marine Heliotrope seeds. Use fresh seeds and follow the supplier's instructions for seed preparation.
Select healthy Marine Heliotrope seeds. Use fresh seeds and follow the supplier's instructions for seed preparation.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Fill seed trays or small pots with a fine, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Fill seed trays or small pots with a fine, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's recommended depth. If light is required for germination, press them gently onto the growing medium without covering them.
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's recommended depth. If light is required for germination, press them gently onto the growing medium without covering them.
Step 4: Maintain Warmth and Moisture
Keep the growing medium evenly moist and maintain a temperature around 65–75°F (18–24°C). Provide suitable light during germination.
Keep the growing medium evenly moist and maintain a temperature around 65–75°F (18–24°C). Provide suitable light during germination.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Transplant established seedlings into garden beds or containers after frost risk has passed. Water regularly, provide suitable sunlight, and remove faded flower clusters to encourage continued blooming.
Transplant established seedlings into garden beds or containers after frost risk has passed. Water regularly, provide suitable sunlight, and remove faded flower clusters to encourage continued blooming.
Add Fragrance and Color with Marine Heliotrope
Grow Marine Heliotrope for its fragrant purple flower clusters and attractive green foliage. With suitable sunlight, regular moisture, and well-drained soil, this ornamental plant can bring lasting floral interest to garden beds, borders, and containers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover useful information about Marine Heliotrope seed germination, flower fragrance, and growing requirements.
How do you grow Marine Heliotrope from seeds?
Sow Marine Heliotrope seeds in a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix and follow the recommended sowing depth. Maintain temperatures around 65–75°F (18–24°C), provide suitable light, and keep the growing medium evenly moist. Germination may take approximately 14–28 days under favorable conditions.
Does Marine Heliotrope have a strong fragrance?
Yes, Marine Heliotrope is known for its sweet, vanilla-like fragrance, which is why it is also called the Cherry Pie Plant. Its small purple or violet flowers grow in clusters and produce a noticeable scent, especially in warm conditions.
Can Marine Heliotrope grow in pots and containers?
Yes, Marine Heliotrope can grow in containers with drainage holes and fertile, well-drained potting mix. Place the container in full sun or partial shade, maintain consistent soil moisture, and remove faded flowers to support continued blooming. Keep the plant away from children and pets because Heliotropium species can be toxic if ingested.