The Heliotropium, or Cherry Pie is a flower that landscapers used in Victorian times. As a summer plant it is well used to plenty of sunshine and summer showers. It’s hayday was in the Victorian era where landscapers used it alonside other popular flower of the time like the Fuchsias and Geraniums. Where the Heliotropium runs into trouble is that each bloom is tiny and the flower heads are large. Also, for Irish gardens where it is often cold and damp, it was a poor choice.
Some landscaping garden designers will choose flowers that are not suited to Irish climates. When this happens the flowers can perform poorly and wither. You can avoid this by choosing the right flowers for our seasons.
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Kevin Baumann is an award-winning landscaper with vast experience in garden design. Kevin has spent 20+ years honing his landscaping skills on projects across Dublin and Wicklow. In 1992 he graduated from the National Botanic Gardens with a National Diploma in Garden Design and landscaping. He then successfully completed a Higher National Diploma & Bachelors of Science Degree (Hons) at the University of Leeds. In 1996 he was conferred with an Honours Degree in Horticulture & Garden Design. Kevin has won numerous awards for his garden designs. He has been awarded Gold ALCI Awards for gardens created in 2016, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2004, A gold medal in Garden Heaven Show RDS in 2002 and Gold Medal Prize at the Maynooth Garden Festival in 2000. Kevin has also been featured in Irish television, radio and horticultural literature, showcasing his knowledge in garden design & Construction.
Expertises: Landscaping, Garden Design
