Overview
Heliotropium arborescens 'White Queen' is a bushy bedding in the genus Heliotropium, part of the Boraginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Heliotropium arborescens 'White Queen' 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 'White Queen' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Heliotropium genus, which includes annuals, perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs known for their simple leaves and clusters of small, fragrant flowers in summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun, preferably in a south-facing, sheltered position, and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to H1c, it is suitable for use in bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens, with interest primarily in spring and summer.
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 'White Queen' 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 'White Queen'
- 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 'White Queen'?
Heliotropium arborescens 'White Queen' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heliotropium arborescens 'White Queen' need?
Heliotropium arborescens 'White Queen' 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 'White Queen' hardy in the UK?
Heliotropium arborescens 'White Queen' 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 'White Queen'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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