Overview
Heliotropium arborescens Cherry Pie is a bushy bedding in the genus Heliotropium, part of the Boraginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Heliotropium arborescens Cherry Pie 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 'Cherry Pie' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the diverse Heliotropium genus, which includes annuals, perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. This cultivar is suited to bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens, offering interest in spring and summer with its clusters of small, fragrant flowers. It requires protection in the UK (hardiness H1c) and can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
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 Cherry Pie 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 Cherry Pie
- 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 Cherry Pie?
Heliotropium arborescens Cherry Pie prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heliotropium arborescens Cherry Pie need?
Heliotropium arborescens Cherry Pie 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 Cherry Pie hardy in the UK?
Heliotropium arborescens Cherry Pie 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 Cherry Pie?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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