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The '''garden heliotrope''' is actually a range of hybrids in the genus ''[[Heliotropium]]'', mostly derived from ''H. arborescens''. They may grow to over 6 feet tall but dwarf varieties are more popular, planted as garden borders or in pots and window boxes. | The '''garden heliotrope''' is actually a range of hybrids in the genus ''[[Heliotropium]]'', mostly derived from ''H. arborescens''. They may grow to over 6 feet tall but dwarf varieties are more popular, planted as garden borders or in pots and window boxes. | ||
They are best grown in moist but well-drained [[soil]], in full sun. They are planted in the spring. While some varieties are perennials, and may be grown in temperate zones, none can tolerate frost well. | They are best grown in moist but well-drained [[soil]], in full sun. They are planted in the spring. While some varieties are perennials, and may be grown in temperate zones, none can tolerate frost well.[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:00, 20 August 2024
The garden heliotrope is actually a range of hybrids in the genus Heliotropium, mostly derived from H. arborescens. They may grow to over 6 feet tall but dwarf varieties are more popular, planted as garden borders or in pots and window boxes.
They are best grown in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun. They are planted in the spring. While some varieties are perennials, and may be grown in temperate zones, none can tolerate frost well.