The heliotrope flowers can please not only with their beauty, but also with a wonderful fragrant aroma. In the open ground, they can be grown as annual plants, although in pots they can grow as perennials. In our country, Peruvian heliotrope is the most common, the varieties of which are discussed in this article.
Mini Marin
Heliotrope Marin is the most popular plant of its kind since boasts very high (up to 50 cm) bushes and large inflorescences 15 cm in diameter. Its main difference from other varieties is the ability to bloom in the year of planting.
However, for growing on the territory of Ukraine is still better suited Mini Marin variety. It is distinguished by the relatively low height of very compact bushes, which, even under the most favorable conditions, stretch only up to 40 cm. 
But the inflorescences on the bushes of such a heliotrope form the same large ones, the flowers have a dark purple-blue color. The plant surprises with its fragrant aroma and long flowering period.
Important! To achieve the intensive growth of young heliotrope bushes, it is important to water them frequently with separated water, and also to carry out regular mineral supplements at least every 10-14 days. As for an adult plant, it will also need additional feeding as often, however, watering should be carried out only as the soil dries.
Dwarf Marin
This variety of heliotropes is also distinguished by its miniature, so that it can be planted not only as a separate plant, but also as an integral part of the flower composition. In height heliotropes Dwarf Marin drawn out only up to 35 cm, but at the same time richly covered with thyroid inflorescences with bright blue flowers.
Baby blue
This is about heliotrope hybridwhich is the youngest of all the varieties of Peruvian heliotrope.
It was received only in 2003, but it has already found wide distribution: thanks to its compactness and small growth of bushes, the plant is ideal for planting in containers and large floor vases.
But heliotrope baby blue - this is not only a beautiful bush, but also bright lilac-purple flowers with a very strong aroma.
For this reason, plant vases should not be placed in a room where you spend a lot of time or sleep. A balcony or terrace of a private house is better for a flower.
Did you know? The main difference between Peruvian heliotrope is its good adaptability to different growth conditions, as well as a long flowering period. Inflorescences appear on the bushes in July and can please the eye until the first autumn frosts.
Black Beauty
The beauty of this variety is just fascinating. Low bushes from 30 to 40 cm during flowering period are very densely covered with thyroid inflorescences, the flowers in which have a dark and very saturated purple color. But even more attractive in the plant is its strong aroma, which is in many ways similar to the flavor of vanilla.
Marin blue
Another Peruvian heliotrope is Marin Blue variety. It is a fairly large plant, the height of the bushes is about 45 cm. It is distinguished by its lush inflorescences with purple flowers.
During the flowering of this heliotrope, even at a considerable distance, you can feel the aroma that resembles the smell of cherry or cherry pie.
Important! The heliotrope can be propagated either by seed or by grafting. The latter method is more practical, as it allows you to get a new plant in a shorter time.
Princess marina
Another very compact heliotrope variety with shrubs up to 30 cm in height is suitable for those who love this plant, but it does not tolerate the intense aroma of most of its varieties, since Princess marina it is almost invisible. 
At the same time the bush differs in very large inflorescences consisting of violet-blue flowers, and has a long flowering period.
Job
Among the stunted shrubs special attention deserves Job variety.
Its attractiveness lies in large dark green leaves that go down to the ground.
The inflorescences on the bushes are large, the flowers have a dark purple color.
Did you know? Hybrid varieties of heliotrope have a weaker aroma of inflorescences. This is due to the fact that during breeding, scientists tried to achieve higher decorative qualities of the plant, as well as prolong the flowering period. Therefore, a true heliotrope is only the variety that its aroma can cause slight dizziness.
White Lady
During flowering on the bushes of this plant are formed very delicate pink buds, which later bloom into attractive white flowers, forming a lush inflorescence. The bush itself is very compact, spherical, about 40 cm high.
Rigal Dwarf
If you are looking for the most compact heliotrope variety, then you should pay attention to the plant Rigal Dwarf.
With a maximum height of 30 cm bushes during flowering very densely covered with luxurious and large inflorescences. Flowers have a dark blue color, and also differ in intensive aroma.
Important! While growing heliotrope, it is important to consider that the plant loves sunlight and heat. Therefore, in the spring you should not hurry with his landing in open ground. As for adult plants, they are able to endure even weak autumn frosts.
Alba
This is another Peruvian heliotrope variety that forms buds with a slight pink tint before flowering. However, delicate pink flowers do not appear on it, but it blooms with lush white inflorescences. The Alba variety will appeal to flower growers who like vanilla scent.
Freigrant Do
This type of heliotrope due to the color of flowers is of particular interest flower growers. The fact is that inflorescences in Plants Freigrant Do may have a very different shade that goes from rich purple to delicate lavender. 
Vanilla comes from these stunted bushes. You can grow them both in open ground and in large pots in the apartment.
Important! With many years of growing heliotrope on the windowsill in the winter time, the plant should be provided with a cooler climate, approximately at the level of 12-15˚С. Good flower will feel on the glazed balcony.
Due to the large number of varieties, it is easy to choose Peruvian heliotrope for planting in the country or at home.
The main thing is to foresee the size of an adult shrub in advance, as individual varieties can be quite large, and also decide whether you are ready to tolerate the strong odor of heliotrope, from which you can easily lose consciousness.
