Evolvulus Blue Daze Live Plant – Well Rooted Plug, Flowering Shrub, Easy Grow, Blue Flowers

Overview

Transform your garden or indoor space with the captivating beauty of the Evolvulus Blue Daze live plant. Known for its charming, vibrant blue flowers and soft, velvety foliage, this delightful creeping plant, native to South America, is a standout addition to any plant collection. Each Evolvulus Blue Daze live plant is provided as a robust, well-rooted plug, ensuring a strong start and quick establishment in your chosen environment. Ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners, this species offers continuous blooms and requires minimal care, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a low-maintenance, high-impact flowering shrub. Its unique blue flowers open with the morning sun and gracefully close in the evening, with new blossoms appearing daily from spring through summer, guaranteeing a consistent display of color.

The distinctive appearance of the Evolvulus Blue Daze is further enhanced by its leaves and stems, which are covered in tiny gray hairs, giving them a delightful peach-fuzz texture. This plant thrives in full sun and is remarkably easy to cultivate, tolerating various conditions once established. Whether you’re looking to create a stunning hanging basket, fill out a garden bed, or add a pop of color to a patio container, the Evolvulus Blue Daze live plant provides a long-lasting and lively display, ensuring your outdoor or indoor space remains vibrant and inviting for months on end. Its resilience and beauty make it a highly sought-after choice for gardeners across many zones.

Key Benefits

The Evolvulus Blue Daze offers a plethora of benefits that make it an exceptional choice for any garden or home. Its ease of care combined with its stunning visual appeal ensures a rewarding gardening experience. Embrace the joy of gardening with these remarkable advantages:

• Continuous Blooms: Enjoy a prolific display of vibrant blue flowers that appear daily from spring through summer. Each bloom lasts for a day, but the plant consistently produces new ones, ensuring your space is always adorned with fresh color. This feature makes the Evolvulus Blue Daze live plant a truly dynamic addition.
• Easy to Grow: This plant is incredibly forgiving and tolerant of full sun conditions, requiring minimal maintenance once established. It’s an excellent option for beginners, offering a beautiful reward without demanding extensive gardening expertise. It truly is an easy grow flowering shrub.
• Versatile Use: Its compact, creeping habit makes it ideal for a variety of applications. Plant it in hanging baskets for a cascading effect, use it as groundcover in garden beds, or feature it in containers on patios and balconies to add a touch of brilliant blue.
• Pet and Child Safe: For households with children and pets, peace of mind is paramount. The Evolvulus Blue Daze is considered safe for both, allowing you to enjoy its beauty without worry. This makes it a perfect pet safe plant for family gardens.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, the Evolvulus Blue Daze exhibits good drought tolerance, reducing the need for constant watering and making it a sustainable choice for various climates.
• Attracts Pollinators: While not its primary feature, the bright blue flowers can attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to the biodiversity of your garden.
• Long Lasting Color: Unlike many annuals that fade quickly, the Blue Daze perennial provides consistent color and interest throughout the warmer months, offering a season-long spectacle.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Evolvulus Blue Daze live plant is straightforward, making it a joy for gardeners of all skill levels. To ensure optimal growth and continuous blooming, understanding its basic needs is key. This plant thrives in warm climates and bright conditions, making it an excellent candidate for sunny spots in your garden or home.

When it comes to sunlight, the Evolvulus Blue Daze absolutely loves full sun. Aim for at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for the best flowering performance. While it can tolerate some partial shade, too little sun will result in fewer blooms. For watering, ensure the soil is consistently moist but never waterlogged. It’s crucial to use well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially for plants in containers. During hot, dry spells, you may need to water more frequently. Regarding soil, a well-draining potting mix is ideal for containers, while garden beds should have good drainage and be amended with organic matter if necessary. This plant is not particularly fussy about soil pH but prefers a slightly acidic to neutral range.

For optimal health, fertilize your Evolvulus Blue Daze live plant every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Reduce or stop fertilization during the cooler months when growth slows. The Evolvulus Blue Daze is generally hardy in USDA zones 8-11, where it can be grown as a perennial. In colder zones, it is typically treated as an annual or brought indoors for the winter. Protect it from frost, as it is not cold-hardy. Pinching back leggy growth can encourage a bushier habit and more blooms, helping maintain its shape as a beautiful easy grow flowering shrub. Watch out for common pests like aphids or whiteflies, which can be managed with insecticidal soap if necessary, though this plant is relatively disease-resistant when provided with proper care.

Size & Details

The Evolvulus Blue Daze live plant is supplied as a well-rooted plug, an ideal starting point for healthy growth. These plugs are carefully cultivated to ensure they have a robust root system, ready for transplanting into larger pots, hanging baskets, or directly into the garden. When mature, this creeping plant typically reaches a height of 6-12 inches and can spread up to 18-24 inches, creating a beautiful trailing or mounding effect. Its moderate growth rate means it will establish quickly and begin to flower within weeks of planting, providing a continuous display throughout the spring and summer months.

For container planting, a 4-inch pot is suitable for a single plug, while a 10-12 inch hanging basket can comfortably accommodate 3-5 plugs for a lush, full appearance. The plant’s soft, fuzzy foliage and striking blue flowers make it a visually appealing choice for various garden designs. Expected bloom time begins in spring and continues until the first hard frost, offering a long season of vibrant color. This Blue Daze perennial is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in warm, sunny conditions, making it a valuable addition for gardeners seeking both beauty and ease of care. The well-rooted plugs ensure a strong foundation, allowing the plant to develop into a magnificent specimen.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How large will my Evolvulus Blue Daze live plant get? A: This charming plant typically grows to about 6-12 inches tall and can spread up to 18-24 inches wide, creating a beautiful mounding or trailing habit perfect for various garden applications.
• Q: Is the Evolvulus Blue Daze live plant suitable for indoor growing? A: While it thrives outdoors in full sun, the Evolvulus Blue Daze can be grown indoors in a bright, sunny window that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Ensure good air circulation and proper drainage.
• Q: What are the sunlight requirements for this easy grow flowering shrub? A: The Evolvulus Blue Daze requires full sun to produce the most abundant blooms. Aim for at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
• Q: How often should I water my Blue Daze perennial? A: Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but never soggy. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Ensure proper drainage to prevent root rot.
• Q: Is this plant considered a pet safe plant? A: Yes, the Evolvulus Blue Daze is considered safe for both pets and children, making it an excellent choice for family-friendly gardens and homes.
• Q: When can I expect my Evolvulus Blue Daze to bloom? A: Your plant will typically begin blooming in the spring and continue producing its vibrant blue flowers continuously throughout the summer, until the first hard frost.
• Q: What USDA hardiness zones is the Evolvulus Blue Daze suitable for? A: This plant thrives as a perennial in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. In colder zones, it is usually grown as an annual or brought indoors for winter protection.
• Q: What kind of soil does the Evolvulus Blue Daze prefer? A: It prefers well-draining soil. For container planting, a high-quality potting mix is recommended. In garden beds, ensure the soil has good drainage and consider amending with organic matter.
• Q: Can I use this plant in hanging baskets? A: Absolutely! Its trailing habit makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, where it will cascade beautifully and provide continuous blue blooms.
• Q: What should I do if my plant arrives damaged? A: While we take great care in packaging, if your plant arrives damaged, please notify customer service immediately with photos of the packaging and the plant for assistance.