Heliotrope

Heliotrope is a Part Sun to Sun Annual. Large clusters of deep purple, vanilla-scented flowers all summer, heat tolerant. Attracts; Birds, Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Use in sunny landscapes or containers. This easy-care annual will benefit from a dose of controlled release fertilizer at the time of planting in the landscape. This dose of fertilizer will likely be sufficient for the summer season in most landscape plantings. If you are in a very long summer climate, an additional application several months into the season can be helpful.  When planting in containers an application of controlled release plant food at planting is also recommended. However, in pots this fertilizer application won't last as long as it does in landscapes. An additional controlled release fertilizer application after 2 to 3 months will help the plant maintain vigor and new growth. Regular applications of water-soluble fertilizer is also a good option to take the place of the second controlled release plant food application. If the plant begins to look a bit open or tired, an overall trim can help tidy it and will encourage new growth and branching.