Pinching plants back stimulates dense, bushy new growth and encourages more flowers. It has brilliant blue flowers over a carpet of fuzzy, oval-shaped green leaves. Evolvulus glomeratus is a non-vining morning glory-like tender perennial with trailing stems that is native to Brazil. Blue My Mind Evolvulus offers a rare blue color that stands out with this Gold Mound duranta red begonia. Trailing stems tend to grow somewhat horizontally to downward when planted in baskets or containers. It’s a pretty and effective ground cover that produces masses of little blue flowers that compliment its bushy silvery grey foliage. Evolvulus 'Hawaiian Blue Eyes' is no longer in the Longwood Gardens plant collection. BLUE MY MIND® Evolvulus - PW - 4 1/2" Pot ... BLUE MY MIND® has an amazing deep, sky blue flower with a tiny star shaped eye. For more detailed information, visit smgrowers.com. This groundcover plant (sometimes called blue eyes) looks very similar to Convolvulus sabatius, which grows in many Sydney gardens.Evolvulus pilosus belongs to the same plant family (Convolvulaceae) but comes from the North American prairies. If the garden area is large, and a sprinkler is necessary, try to water in the morning so that plant foliage has time to dry through the day. View picture of Evolvulus, Blue Daze, Hawaiian Blue Eyes 'Blue Daze' (Evolvulus glomeratus) at Dave's Garden. ‘Hawaiian Blue Eyes’ is a popular cultivar that features slightly bell-shaped, blue morning glories (to 1” diameter) that freely bloom throughout the growing season on stems clad with oblanceolate, hairy, silvery-green leaves (to 1” long). 10,002 views. Image of ground, basket, grown - 48764265 Blue My Mind evolvulus and Vermillionaire cuphea … If treated as an annual, remove at the end of the growing season. Explore Green Acres Nursery and Supply - Roseville and Sac's photos on Flickr. Remove old flowers to keep plant looking healthy and prevent seed production that drains the plant’s energy at the expense of forming new flowers. Lovely blue blooms with white centers cover the thick foliage all summer. Become a member of the exclusive club and join the gardening elite. I planted it in a yellow metal pot.The blue flower next to the yellow is great. A tender perennial that is winter hardy to USDA Zones 9 to 11. Tolerates poor soil, heat, and drought. Some plants prefer staying on the dry side, others like to be consistently moist. Tolerates poor soil, heat, and drought. Synonym - Evolvulus nuttallianus. Prefers a full sun to part shade position and a well drained soil. In the St. Louis area, it is grown as an annual in hanging baskets and containers or in the ground as a bedding plant or ground cover. All photos in our database are copyrighted or photographed by Briggs staff in our growing grounds. This flower is native to Brazil and Paraguay, but seen at the middle of road island covered with dust in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Species - glomeratus. Give plants an extra boost by adding a granulated starter fertilizer or a balanced all-purpose feed (for example fertilizers labeled 12-12-12). Rotate the container and continue to tap, loosening the soil until the plant pulls smoothly from the pot. More Information; Planting Advice: Incorporate planting compost such as Active 8, 50:50 with existing soil at time of planting, and water with Harvest once a week for the first 6 weeks. If you have one of those areas that just needs a bit of colour without too much effort, this is the guy for you. ... BLUE MY MIND® Evolvulus - PW - 4 1/2" Pot quantity. A soaker hose is a great investment for keeping plants healthy and reducing water lost through evaporation. Their flowers are not very showy and any buds should be pinched off to keep the foliage looking its best. Here we have a dwarf herbaceous perennial which flowers its head off. It has simple leaves with a silvery tone and rounded bright blue flowers for a long period from summer to autumn. Spread - Up to 3 feet [91.440cm]. This is my favorite plant this summer.It is easy to grow and looks beautiful. The Garden wouldn't be the Garden without our Members, Donors and Volunteers. Photo about Evolvulus glomeratus Hawaiian Blue Eyes , perennial herb grown as ground cover and basket plant with about 25 mm across blue flowers. Protect from frost. It likes well-drained soil and hates having its feet wet for too long. Firm the soil down around the plant by hand, tamping with the flat side of a small trowel, or even by pressing down on the soil by foot. Evolvulus Growing Instructions Evolvulus will grow in partial shade, but looks its best in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun a day. Flowers usually close up at night and on cloudy days. Grows quickly and provides new flowers on a daily basis. If you are growing evolvulus as a perennial, cut it … Powered by Find a Plant Discover What's in Bloom Locate a Garden Feature Take a Tour: LONGWOOD GARDENS 1001 Longwood Road Kennett Square, PA 19348 Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Evolvulus [Cultivars] 'Hawaiian Blue Eyes' Scientific Name: Evolvulus L. (Convolvulaceae) [Cultivars] 'Hawaiian Blue Eyes' Nursery Availability Category - Herbs, shrubs. Blue Daze is a trailing plant tolerant of heat and drought and is a true survivor that will grow equally well in the garden or a pot or basket. Evolvulus glomeratus, Hawaiian Blue Eyes. Set the plant in the hole. It is hard to find great plants with lots of bright blue flowers. low growing perennial groundcover w/ dark sky blue flowers. New plantings should be watered daily for a couple of weeks to get them well established. On May 29, 2006, amyferg from Mobile, AL wrote: Wow, I really love this plant.I planted it last fall in pretty heavy shade but good soil and it has pretty much flowered on and off the whole time. Evolvulus 'Blue Eyes' Evolvulus pilosus 'Blue Eyes' FROM: $26.99 $21.59 ... Care Advice. Origin / Native - North & western United States, Brazil, America. To check for soil moisture use your finger or a small trowel to dig in and examine the soil. Cuttings may be taken from established plants in summer for overwintering indoors in bright but cool locations with reduced watering. Become a care taker for Hawaiian Blue Eyes! your own Pins on Pinterest Height - Up to 1 feet [30.480cm]. If plant doesn't loosen, continue pressing on the outside of the container while gently grasping the base of the plant and tugging carefully so as not to crush or break the stem until the plant is released. Dig the hole up to two times larger than the root ball and deep enough that the plant will be at the same level in the ground as the soil level in the container. Prune plants freely to maintain the desired size and shape. Organic ingredients improve drainage, add nutrients and encourage earthworms and other organisms that help keep soil healthy. View Availability Refer to the plant label to check a plant’s specific requirements. Repeat pinching of stems is encouraged to produce a bushy shrub and abundant flowering. Hanging baskets, containers, small area ground cover or trailing over stone walls. Norman Winter. Discover (and save!) Care: Evolvulus is quite a low maintenance plant. Supplied in a 50mm pot. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings. One of the quickest ways to kill evolvulus is to get it too wet. Green Acres Nursery and Supply - Roseville and Sac has uploaded 1770 photos to Flickr. Require little water once established. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings. Evolvulus is a genus of about 100 species of prostate or upright annuals, perennials, or subshrubs from prairies and plains from the Northern United States to Argentina with lance-shaped to broadly ovate leaves and bell- or funnel-shaped flowers from spring to autumn. Adds a touch of class to any garden planting. Push the soil gently around the roots filling in empty space around the root ball. Evolvulus glomeratus 'Hawaiian Blue Eyes' (Brazilian dwarf morning glory 'Hawaiian Blue Eyes') will reach a height of … Evolvulus Care Must-Knows This tender perennial performs best in well-drained soil, whether in the ground or in a container. Wonderful for combination plantings. This species is known as the Brazilian Dwarf Moring-Glory, as it comes from Brazil. Green Acres Nursery and Supply - Roseville and Sac has uploaded 1770 photos to Flickr. Crowding plants can result in fewer blooms and weak growth as the plants compete for light. Trim back lightly after flowering. As long as it receives sufficient bright light or sunshine, frequent watering and a small dose of fertilizer occasionally, Blue Daze will dazzle you with its prolific blooming and luscious grey-green foliage. New plantings should be watered daily for a couple of weeks. Evolvulus 'Blue Daze' requires moisture, do not allow it to dry out. Mar 5, 2012 - This Pin was discovered by Kelly Lamb. Remove the plant from the container. 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