Heliotropium – Marine

Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Fragrant Flower
Maintenance Notes
Pinching plants will encourage blooming, deadheading will encourage continuous bloom.
Uses Notes
This annual is lovely in containers and borders
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Average
Bloom Time
Flower Form Landscape, Container
pH C - pH 6.0 - 6.5
EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9
Fertilization 150 - 200
Light Requirements Medium, High
Water Requirements Moderate to Moist
Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit
Growing On Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit
Holding Temperature 50 - 60° Fahrenheit
Planting and Timing Information
Spring through Summer Finish. Standard PPP.
Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 6-8
6" and Gallon Pot : 8-10
7-9" Pot : 10-12
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 12-14
Pinching and Growth Regulators
Pinch once, 2 weeks after liner planting. PGRs are not necessary for most varieties. B-9 at 2500 or Sumagic at 5 to 10 ppm will help control growth if necessary.
Pest and Disease Management
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. Watch for white flies. A preventative fungicide drench at planting will be helpful. In poor weather conditions avoid wet soil and moisture on the foliage.
Grower Tips
-Marine is the most vigorous Heliotropium arborescens.
In low light conditions avoid wet soil and moisture on the foliage.