How far apart should I plant Heliotrope?

Plant Heliotrope 30cm apart with 35cm between rows.

When does Heliotrope flower?

Heliotrope typically flowers approximately 70 days after transplanting.

Heliotrope is classified as Half Hardy.

Heliotropium arborescens

Half Hardy Warm Season Continuous Harvest

Sow indoors 8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost risk has passed and soil reaches 15°C.

Sow seeds

Germination ~14d

Flowering ~90d

Sow seeds

Germination ~14d

Flowering ~90d

Approximate days from start

Care Essentials

Balanced liquid feed every two weeks from planting out until autumn. Container plants benefit from weekly feeding.
Intensely fragrant flowers with a vanilla-cherry scent. Excellent for containers, borders, and attracting pollinators. Frost-tender — treat as annual in most climates.

Companion Planting

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Growing Conditions

Min. soil temperature: 15°C+

Germination temperature: 20–25°C

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Space 30 cm apart for bedding displays. Can be planted closer in containers for a fuller effect.

Feeding: Balanced liquid feed every two weeks from planting out until autumn. Container plants benefit from weekly feeding.
Watch for: Whitefly (especially under glass)
Aphids
Spider mites in hot dry conditions

How far apart should I plant Heliotrope?: Plant Heliotrope 30cm apart with 35cm between rows.
When does Heliotrope flower?: Heliotrope typically flowers approximately 70 days after transplanting.
Is Heliotrope frost hardy?: Heliotrope is classified as Half Hardy.

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