Heliotropium 'Midnight Sky' (VR)

Heliotropium 'Midnight Sky' (VR)

Deep purple flowers with the heavenly scent of vanilla and cherry pie held over dark green foliage.

Price: £36.75 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Note: price includes £0.055 / plant royalty charge
(Additional label charges also apply)

Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Tender

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

June - October

Height x Spread:

30 x 30 cm

Available to Order:

April - July

Recommend Sales:

May - August

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Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

Deep purple flowers with the heavenly scent of vanilla and cherry pie held over dark green foliage.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun or partial shade with free draining, but moist soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideally suited for combination planters and hanging baskets.

Accreditations /
Awards:

Proven Winner® Variety

Resilience:

Tender

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

30 x 30 cm

Features:

Scented

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

blue

purple

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

June - October

Planting Recommendations:

Basket

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

To keep this plant over winter it must be kept in a frost free area.

Plant Care:

CAUTION: This species can be toxic to humans or animals if any part of the leaves, stems, flowers or berries are ingested.

Cultural Information

Family:

BORAGINACEAE

Genus:

Heliotropium

Cultivar:

Midnight Sky

UPOV:

INHELMISKY

UPOV No:

EUPVR APP 20132143 REJECTED

Category:

Summer Patio Flowering

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

10 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Warm crop 11 - 19°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

April - July

Recommended Sales Window:

May - August

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:22/24
Qty:9

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3.45)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Aphid

Two Spotted Mite

Whitefly

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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