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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