Heliotropium Simply Scentsational ('Ushtrp0303') is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Heliotropium genus, known for its variety of growth forms including annuals and shrubs. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. It is suitable for bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation is typically by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings, and it requires moist but well-drained soil conditions.

Heliotrope 'Ushtrp0303' is a bushy, evergreen bedding plant ideal for full sun, perfect for containers and wildlife gardens in spring and summer.

Heliotropium Simply Scentsational ('Ushtrp0303')

Heliotrope 'Ushtrp0303' | Heliotropium Simply Scentsational ('Ushtrp0303')

Heliotropium amplexicaule, commonly known as summer heliotrope, is a bushy evergreen cultivar within the Heliotropium genus, which includes annuals, perennials, sub-shrubs, and shrubs. This plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. It is suitable for bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens, offering fragrant clusters of small flowers during spring and summer. It requires moist but well-drained soil and is hardy to H1c, making it ideal for conservatories or greenhouses in the UK.

Summer heliotrope (Heliotropium amplexicaule) is a bushy evergreen ideal for full sun, perfect for bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens in spring and

Heliotropium amplexicaule

Summer heliotrope | Heliotropium amplexicaule

Heliotropium arborescens 'Gatton Park' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Heliotropium genus, which includes various growth forms such as shrubs and sub-shrubs. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a wide pH range. It is hardy to H1c in the UK and is best planted after the last frost in fertile soil. 'Gatton Park' is suitable for bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens, offering interest during spring and summer with clusters of small, fragrant flowers.

Heliotropium arborescens 'Gatton Park' is a bushy, evergreen bedding plant thriving in full sun, ideal for containers and wildlife gardens in spring and summer.

Heliotropium arborescens 'Gatton Park'

Heliotropium arborescens 'Nagano' 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 on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It requires moist but well-drained conditions and is suitable for bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens. 'Nagano' is hardy to UK zone H1c and is best propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

Heliotropium arborescens 'Nagano' is a bushy evergreen with fragrant summer flowers, ideal for full sun bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens.

Heliotropium arborescens 'Nagano'

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.

Heliotropium arborescens 'White Queen' is an evergreen shrub with fragrant summer flowers, ideal for full sun bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens.

Heliotropium arborescens 'White Queen'

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.

Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue is a bushy, evergreen shrub with fragrant summer flowers, ideal for full sun bedding, containers, and wildlife gardens.

Heliotropium arborescens Baby Blue ('Balhelbabim')

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.

Heliotropium arborescens Cherry Pie is a bushy evergreen shrub ideal for bedding and containers, flowering in spring and summer with full sun preference.

Heliotropium arborescens Cherry Pie

Heliotropium indicum, commonly known as Indian heliotrope or Indian turnsole, is an annual, hirsute plant. It has a curved arrangement of small flowers and velvety broad green leaves. Native to Asia and Africa, it is a common weed in waste places and settled areas. It contains toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids but has been used in traditional medicine. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it needs a warm, frost-free position in the UK (RHS H1c). Suggested uses include bedding, containers and wildlife gardens. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.

Heliotropium indicum, commonly known as wild clary, belongs to the Boraginaceae family. This species showcases the diverse growth habits found within the Heliotropium genus, characterized by its simple foliage and clusters of small, fragrant blooms that emerge in the summer.