Evolvulus pilosus Blue Eyes
- Mature size: 20-30cm tall x 50cm-1m wide
- Recommended spacing: 20-40cm apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate-Fast.
Uses
Groundcover, garden borders, hanging baskets, pots and containers, rockeries, retaining walls, coastal gardens, mass plantings, cottage garden, cascading feature plant.
Noteworthy
A hardy, low-growing evergreen perennial prized for its vivid sky-blue flowers and soft silvery-green foliage. Flowers appear continuously through the warmer months, creating a carpet of colour with minimal effort.
Tolerant
Pruning, short droughts once established, protected coastal conditions, light frost. Prefers free-draining conditions and does not tolerate waterlogging.
Colour/Growth form
Low, spreading groundcover with fine, soft grey-green foliage and masses of small, bright blue funnel-shaped flowers with a lighter centre, forming a dense mat or trailing habit.
What is Evolvulus Blue Eyes?
Evolvulus Blue Eyes is a compact, spreading perennial grown for its striking blue flowers and neat ground-hugging habit. It forms a dense, low mat of silvery foliage that contrasts beautifully with its vivid blooms, making it a standout choice for sunny garden beds, pots, and cascading displays.
How to care for Evolvulus Blue Eyes
Plant in a full sun to lightly shaded position in moist, well-drained soil for best flowering performance. Water regularly during establishment. Avoid overly wet soils, as this can lead to root issues. Light trimming will encourage a fuller shape and ongoing blooms. Fertilise during the warmer months to support healthy growth and flowering.