Heliotrope, First Flowers
By Greenthumb
![Heliotrope, First Flowers (Heliotropium arborescens (Fragrant delight))](http://media.growsonyou.com/photos/photo/image/224394/main/2011_0626april0145.jpg)
28 Sep, 2011
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Although this flowered well all season, the first bunch were the biggest and most grand. This is the center pot on the wall on the porch under cover, a little too much sun in the shot, but still impressive. They are continuing to bloom now leafless with night temps about -2 to -3C. Things on the porch last almost weeks longer than the rest. I'm very pleased.
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What an amazing colour!
28 Sep, 2011
That is stunning such a gorgeous colour too.
28 Sep, 2011
Thanks for the comments. The heliotrope outperformed all past years this time round. Huge blooms and almost three successions throughout the season. This is the spot for them surely, an next to the front door, so I can always get a whiff.
29 Sep, 2011
Scented too? That's brilliant!
29 Sep, 2011
Oh, wonderful. Mine h. was never so big, I think it needs colder climate.
30 Sep, 2011
Cherry pie, mmmmm:>)
30 Sep, 2011
Thank you both. :-)
Katarina, Temperate seems fine for it, coming from the high Andes mountainsides of South America, but it does best for me kept moist to moderately dry and in a spot without a draft. Here afgainst the wall of the house, it is under the porch roof, so the only water that 'happens' to it comes from me, breezes don't go through so temperature changes are slow, no shocks. Great benefit to spoil it right off with warmth, bright light and a little food when it is a little start. Once established it just rewards.
Moti, perfect description. I always liken it to vanilla, but cherry pie! Great one.
1 Oct, 2011
That green frame of the window or door perfectly suits with the plant. Very nice.
1 Oct, 2011
wow... wow .. wow
I was showing the picture to my husband and he asked what kind of flower it was.. I replied some Alaskian shrub.... :S
Wt a suprise reading down and finding out it is fro SA.
Wonderful flowers GT, congratulations
1 Oct, 2011
That is a gorgeous colour....
1 Oct, 2011
beautiful flowers lovely colour.
18 Oct, 2011
Oh, I missed a bunch of comments!
Katarina, thank you about the trim, a good hue to partner with many colors. The landlord built and painted this place, calling it the green house, not knowing they would end up with a full garden from a renter.....lol, and an indoor garden.
Aleyna! :-) I looked into it wondering if it would live well indoors. It likes lots of light, but may really love your balcony....being just the right climate. Keep an eye out for it, its well worth a try.
Thank you Linc, stunning blue. :-)
Thank you Linda. I am still astounding looking at them how well they did this year.
19 Oct, 2011
Beautiful blue ...
11 Nov, 2011
Thank you TT. Now that I've found just the spot I hope to get this display each year. :-)
12 Nov, 2011
Yes, it seems to really like flowering there :o)
12 Nov, 2011
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its looks stunning, lovely colour, healthy plant!
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