{"product_id":"blutopia-bacopa-sutera-cordata-blutopia","title":"Blutopia Bacopa - Sutera cordata 'Blutopia'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlutopia Bacopa (\u003cem\u003eSutera cordata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blutopia') is a fast-growing, mounding, trailing perennial that stays about 10cm high and spreads up to 1m wide. From summer to autumn it carries masses of small pale purple flowers, larger than on most bacopas. It is the plant for hanging baskets, windowboxes and patio pots, and it also works as a groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every stem is covered in little lilac blossoms right through the warmer months, from summer to autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger blooms than usual.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are bigger than on most bacopas, which gives a fuller show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to spread.\u003c\/strong\u003e It looks modest when planted, then cascades over the rim of a pot or basket in no time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works in hanging baskets, windowboxes, patio pots and as a groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible about light, it suits most spots on a patio or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and windowboxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant two to a 300mm basket and let the stems tumble. It also teams well with upright flowers in mixed containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot by the back door gives months of colour and spills over the edge. Check pots daily in hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart on a sunny bank or the front of a bed, where it spreads to about 1m wide and carries its pale purple flowers over the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blutopia Bacopa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens through the warmer months. It is frost tender: bring it indoors when temperatures drop into single digits, and treat it as a warm-season plant in cooler southern regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well-draining soil or a quality potting mix. Free drainage is important in baskets and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide plenty of water during the first 12 weeks or until the plant is established, and regularly in dry periods. Feed with a liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer for lush coverage and continued flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip it over in autumn to refresh it for next year. Lightly trim straggly stems at any time to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Blutopia Bacopa as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It may not look like much when you plant it out, but it soon starts to trail and flower in warm weather. Plant it into a pot or a basket soon after it arrives and keep the water up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of the tube depends on our grower, and it is not always in stock. When the page shows it as sold out, use the notify button and we will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fan-flowers\"\u003eFan flowers for baskets and edges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/watering-101-a-guide-to-maintaining-thriving-gardens\"\u003eWatering 101 for pots and gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom summer to autumn. Water regularly and feed monthly through spring and summer for the best show, then clip it over in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it survive winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. Bring it indoors when single-digit temperatures arrive, or treat it as a warm-season plant in cooler areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for a basket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo plants fill a 300mm basket, and it will trail up to 1m. For a groundcover, space plants 40cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790886928703,"sku":"SUT-COR-BLUTOP-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/blutopia-bacopa-sutera-cordata-blutopia.jpg?v=1792211685","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/blutopia-bacopa-sutera-cordata-blutopia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}