
EVOLVULUS BLUE DAYS 12CM
R49.99
Evolvulus Blue Daze, also known as Dwarf Morning Glory, is a stunning annual plant that brings vibrant color and charm to any garden or container. With its captivating true-blue flowers and soft, fuzzy gray-green foliage, this plant is perfect for adding a splash of color to your outdoor spaces.
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Description
Plant Characteristics:
- Height: Grows to a mature height of approximately 12-14 inches.
- Width: Spreads out to about 18-20 inches wide, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets or mixed plantings.
- Growth Habit: Exhibits a mounded and trailing habit, ideal for cascading over the edges of containers or creating a lush ground cover.
Blooming Season: Evolvulus Blue Daze blooms from spring through summer, producing an abundance of half-inch wide blue flowers with white centers. The flowers typically close at night and on cloudy days but are replaced daily with fresh blooms, ensuring continuous color throughout the growing season.
Light Requirements: This plant thrives in full sun conditions, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. It is particularly heat tolerant and performs exceptionally well in warm climates.
Soil Preferences: Evolvulus prefers well-drained soils with a slightly acidic pH but can tolerate neutral settings. It is important to keep the soil moist without allowing it to become saturated.
Care Instructions: To encourage bushier growth and more blooms, pinch back the tips when planting. A balanced fertilizer can be applied during the growing season to promote new growth and flowering. Regular watering is essential; however, avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot.
Attracts Wildlife: The nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and bees, making it a wonderful addition for those looking to enhance their garden’s biodiversity.
59 in stock