The vanilla flower (heliotrope, solstice) is not only an extremely pretty ornament for the garden and balcony. As soon as the attractive flower umbels open, they give off their typical vanilla scent, which gave the plant its name. Only when the heliotrope is placed in the right location will it delight the garden lover with rich blooms.
The vanilla flower loves the sun
The vanilla flower is at home here
The flowering plant is quite sun hungry. Give it a spot in full sun or in light shade. The plant does not tolerate drought well, so keep the substrate constantly moist. The site must also be protected from wind and rain, because the solstice is also very sensitive to this.
tips
As beautiful as the vanilla flower is, all parts of the plant are highly poisonous. Therefore, the fragrant flowering plant should only be cultivated where it is ensured that no small children or pets can nibble on the leaves or flowers.