Heliotrope 'Marine' Seeds

Heliotrope ‘Marine’ – Seeds

Heliotrope ‘Marine’ Seeds let you grow a richly fragrant classic garden favorite — with deep violet-blue flower clusters and dark, glossy foliage that evoke a sense of vintage charm. This beloved variety produces compact, bushy plants whose intensely scented blooms add a sweet, vanilla- or cherry-pie–like fragrance to gardens, patios, or containers. The lush, compact habit and elegant blooms make ‘Marine’ an enchanting addition to any space where scent and style matter.

🌿 Product Features:

• Type: Premium-quality seeds (Heliotropium arborescens ‘Marine’)
• Mature Height: Approximately 12–18 inches tall, with a neat, upright, bushy habit.
• Blooms: Deep violet-blue to indigo clusters of small, trumpet-shaped flowers — heads can reach up to ~4–6 inches across.
• Fragrance: Strong, sweet scent often described as vanilla or cherry pie — one of the most scented garden flowers.
• Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil.
• Hardiness: Typically grown as an annual in cooler climates; perennial only in frost-free zones.
• Sow / Germination: Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or directly after danger of frost passes. Seeds should be pressed lightly onto soil surface (do not cover — they need light to germinate). Germination usually occurs in 14–21 days under warm, moist conditions.

🌸 Perfect for:

• Patios, balconies, and container gardens — where their scent can be enjoyed up close
• Garden borders, beds, and cottage-style gardens for a vintage, romantic feel
• Window boxes and front-of-border plantings where compact height and fragrant blooms shine
• Evening gardens or near windows/doors — so you can enjoy the fragrance as night falls

🌼 I am a certified reseller of Renee’s Garden seeds, known for great quality and high germination. I only sell this year’s fresh seed stock. Heliotrope ‘Marine’ is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking a scented, compact, and easy-to-grow plant that brings a classic, old-fashioned charm to flower beds, containers, or aromatic herb gardens.

🌹 What to do when you receive your seeds:

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost date. Lightly press seeds onto a moist seed-starting mix — do not cover, as Heliotrope seeds need light to germinate. Provide warmth and consistent moisture; seedlings usually emerge within 14–21 days. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them to individual pots. After the last frost, harden off seedlings gradually and plant out in well-drained, rich soil with full sun or partial shade. Space plants about 8–12 inches apart. Water regularly, and feed monthly during the growing season for best bloom production. Container-grown heliotrope also does beautifully. Deadhead spent blooms lightly to encourage continued flowering through summer and fall.

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