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Heliotrope

By Greenthumb

Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens (Fragrant delight))

20 Jul, 2008
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One of my all-time favs. Second attempt to over-winter as a shrub. Last year it was swarmed by aphids and spidermites in November. This year, I'll halt the blooming.

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Jacque

Luv this colour Greenthumb :)

20 Jul, 2008

Greenthumb

Thanks, Jacque. If you haven't smelled them, their like vanilla bean, really intoxicating.

20 Jul, 2008

Lori

That's a good idea to help them make it through the dark days..(I know you have excellent lights) but they need to build strength for next spring and the best place to do that is outside. MMM..vanilla.

31 Jul, 2008

Greenthumb

Thanks, Lori. If you haven't experienced them, wonderful. The blooming draws the bugs, they would naturally bloom through October. I'm gonna set them back a little so they don't bring in the bugs. Should do great that way. I'm gonna try until success!

2 Aug, 2008

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