Heliotropium 'Dwarf Marine'

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HeliotropeAnnualFamily: Boraginaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Helioptropes are naturally found in dry and sandy habitats such as those in Mexico and South America. They are often cultivated for garden use as they bear sweetly scented tiny flowers which are formed in a dome or flattened flower head.

Heliotropium ‘Dwarf Marine’ is a compact cultivar with purple, fragrant flowers, suitable for growing in containers as well as at the front of ornamental borders. Its blooms are particularly attractive to butterflies.

For best results grow Heliotropium 'Dwarf Marine' in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering.

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Heliotropium ‘Dwarf marine’ and wildlife

Heliotropium ‘Dwarf marine’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Heliotropium ‘Dwarf marine’ poisonous?

Heliotropium ‘Dwarf marine’ is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is known to attract People

People

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