Fragrant Delight Heliotrope

Fragrant Delight Heliotrope

1 Gallon
$27.50
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Fragrant Delight Heliotrope

Heliotropium ‘Fragrant Delight'

A fragrant marvel with vanilla-scented purple blooms for months.

$27.50
Container sizeSize guide 1 Gallon

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Description

Fragrant Delight Heliotrope is the quintessential sensory plant, captivating not with spectacular form but with an unforgettable perfume. Its clusters of deep lavender-purple flowers emit an intense, sweet fragrance reminiscent of vanilla, cherry pie, or almonds, which fills the air from late spring until fall frost. Paired with richly textured, dark green foliage, this tender perennial creates an intoxicating presence near patios, walkways, and containers, making every garden moment a delight for the senses.

Intensely Fragrant Purple Blooms: Produces rounded clusters of small, deep lavender flowers famous for their powerful, sweet vanilla-almond scent that perfumes the surrounding area.
Long Season of Scent and Color: Blooms continuously from late spring or early summer right up to the first hard frost, providing months of aromatic pleasure.
Velvety, Textured Foliage: Features dark green, wrinkled leaves with a soft, almost velvety texture that complements the rich purple flower clusters.
Sun-Loving with Afternoon Shade Tolerance: Thrives in full sun but appreciates light afternoon shade in regions with intense summer heat to prevent leaf scorch.
Perfect for Patios and Pathways: An ideal choice for planting near seating areas, doorways, or along walkways in borders and containers, where its fragrance can be fully enjoyed.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Oval, deeply-veined, dark green leaves with a wrinkled texture and a soft, velvety feel.Flowers: Deep lavender-purple flowers are densely packed into large, rounded clusters. They exude a powerful, sweet, and captivating fragrance often described as a blend of vanilla and almonds.Habit: A tender evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial (often grown as an annual) with an upright, bushy, and spreading growth habit.
  • Mature Height: 2-4 ft.
  • Mature Width: 1.5-3 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade is beneficial in regions with intense summer heat)
  • Key Advantages:Exceptionally fragrant flowers.Long blooming season.Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.Velvety, attractive foliage
  • Landscape Uses:Fragrance gardens and borders.Container plantings for patios and entryways.Planting near pathways, windows, or outdoor seating areas to enjoy the scent.Summer annual bedding displays

Faqs

Q: Is it a perennial or an annual?
A: It is a tender perennial (USDA zones 10-11) but is most commonly grown as a fragrant annual in cooler climates, where it will be killed by the first frost.

Q: How can I encourage more blooms and a stronger scent?
A: Ensure it gets plenty of morning sun, plant it in rich, well-drained soil, and feed it regularly with a balanced fertilizer. The fragrance is strongest on warm, sunny days. Regular deadheading will also promote continuous flowering.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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