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Heliotropium arborescens Nautilus Blue
Common name: Cherry Pie Plant
Enjoy the captivating blue blooms of 'Nautilus Blue' for an impressive garden display.
5 to 10°C
Scented
Good for Pollinators
16/05/2025
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Fruity, vanilla-scented blooms give Heliotropium 'Nautilus Blue' its more common and fun name - the 'Cherry Pie plant'!Deeply saturated, opulent purple flowers bloom from late spring and well into summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and pollinators to your garden.Dense, glossy, dark-green foliage shows off the rich violet blooms beautifully.A tender plant, usually grown as an annual but can be overwintered in a greenhouse, porch, or conservatory to flower in subsequent years.Compact and perfect for pots, placed where you can enjoy the sweet scent on a warm afternoon or evening. H&S: 30cm x 30cmFabulous when planted with trailing Nemesia, Verbena, and daisy-like Osteospermum together in a large container. Or plant several Heliotropium together in a pot or window-box for maximum impact and perfume!Heliotropium 'Nautilus Blue' grows best in well-drained soil, rich in organic matter to ensure a continuous supply of blooms. This Peruvian native thrives in a warm sunny spot.A stem of vanilla-fragranced Heliotrope was laid upon the coffin of the famous American poet Emily Dickinson in 1886.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Heliotropium arborescens Nautilus Blue YP |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cherry Pie Plant |
| Hardiness | H1c (5 to 10°C) |
| Colour | Purple |
| Type | Perennial |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.30 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.30 |
| Soil Conditions | Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
What Will I Receive?
Young Plants
Potted Plants
Bare Roots
Bulbs & Corms
