Overview
Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim') is a bushy bedding in the genus Heliotropium, part of the Boraginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim') grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include bedding, containers and wildlife gardens.
About
Heliotropium arborescens 'Baby Blue' ('Balhelbabim') is a bushy, evergreen cultivar within the Heliotropium genus, known for its simple leaves and clusters of small, fragrant flowers in summer. This plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH that remain moist but not waterlogged. Suitable for bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to H1c and best propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, making it a charming addition to conservatories or greenhouses.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Heliotropium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim') size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Shrubs, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Bedding, Containers, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim')
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Generally problem free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim')?
Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim') need?
Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim') grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim') hardy in the UK?
Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim') has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim')?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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