Heliotropium arborescens – Marine: fragrant, deep blue flowering splendor for pots and borders

Heliotropium arborescens Marine, often simply called Heliotropium, is a beautiful, fragrant plant that immediately draws attention with its deep blue flower clusters and dark green, glossy foliage. The combination of color and fragrance makes Marine a perfect choice for gardens, balconies, and patio pots. This variety is distinguished by its vigorous growth, continuous flowering, and delightful vanilla scent, which fills the air on warm, windless days.

Marine is stronger and blooms more profusely than Mini Marine, making it suitable for stock cultivation, larger pots, and commercial use. The plant prefers warmth and sun, so it thrives in sunny, sheltered situations.

Deep blue flowers and irresistible scent

Marine's flowers are deep blue and form lush umbels that create a striking contrast with the dark green foliage. The foliage is glossy and healthy, adding to the plant's ornamental value, even when not yet in bloom.

On windless days, the flowers exude a sweet, vanilla-like scent, giving the entire patio or garden a pleasant aromatic experience. This makes Heliotropium Marine not only a visual but also a sensory highlight in any planting.

Ideal for pots, borders and commercial cultivation

Heliotropium arborescens Marine is exceptionally versatile and can be used in:

• Pot and container planting: ideal for terraces, balconies and patios.

• Borders and mixed plantings: adds colour, fragrance and texture.

• Commercial cultivation: Due to its more vigorous growth, it is suitable for growing in stock and selling in larger pots.

Marine differs from Mini Marine in its higher growth rate and larger flowers, making it a better performer in larger pots or in situations where intensive flowering is desired.

Cultivation and care

Heliotropium Marine loves warmth and sunlight and thrives best in a sheltered, sunny spot. The plant is sensitive to cold water and cold temperatures, so consistent, warm care is essential for healthy growth and flowering.

Important cultivation characteristics

• Flower color: deep blue

• Leaf color: dark green, glossy

• Scent: sweet vanilla aroma

• Growth: more vigorous than Mini Marine, suitable for large pots

• Location: warm, sunny and sheltered

• Water requirement: moderate, do not use cold water

• Flowering period: continuous flowering from late spring to autumn

Regular harvesting or removing spent flowers encourages flowering and keeps the plant healthy and vigorous. Marine is an excellent choice for those who want to combine long-lasting color and fragrance.

Benefits of Heliotropium arborescens Marine

• Deep blue flowers and dark green, glossy leaves for a beautiful visual contrast.

• Delightfully scented flowers with a sweet vanilla aroma.

• Continuous flowering from late spring to autumn.

• More powerful than Mini Marine, suitable for large pots and commercial cultivation.

• Versatile applications: borders, patios, pots and picking gardens.

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which contributes to biodiversity.

Why choose Marine?

Heliotropium arborescens Marine offers a combination of color, fragrance, and growth vigor that's hard to beat. It's perfect for anyone looking for a statement plant for pots, borders, or commercial production. Its vigorous growth, fragrant flowers, and long-lasting blooms make Marine a valuable addition to any garden design.