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Chaenostoma cordatum Copia Gulliver Blue Sensation ('Gulliver Blue Sensation') (Copia Series)

bacopa [Copia Gulliver Blue Sensation]

An evergreen, bushy to semi-trailing, compact perennial usually grown as an annual for hanging baskets or containers. Small, mid- to dark green, toothed leaves are covered from summer into early autumn by a profusion of small, purple-blue flowers

Synonyms
Sutera 'Gulliver Blue Sensation' (Scopia Series)
Sutera scopia 'Gulliver Blue Sensation'
see moreSutera Copia Gulliver Blue Sensation
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Purple Green
Autumn Blue Purple Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Trailing
Genus

Chaenostoma is a small genus of annuals, evergreen perennials and small evergreen shrubs or subshrubs, native to South Africa. Often used for bedding, containers, hanging baskets or in greenhouses, leaf shape can be elliptic, toothed, lobed or scalloped with leaf colour varying between pale and dark green. Flowers appear from summer to autumn and are white, pale mauve or blue.

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or by layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • hanging basket
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Bedding
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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