Botanical Name: Evolvulus glomeratus ‘Beach Bum® Blue’

Common Name: Blue Daze

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11); Grown as an Annual Elsewhere

Size: 6–12" Tall × 18–24" Spread

Growth Habit: Compact, Low-Growing, Spreading to Mounded Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun (Maximum Flowering and Best Structure)

Soil: Prefers Well-Drained Soil; Performs Well in Sandy or Lean Soils

Water Needs: Low to Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Fall

Fertilizer: Light Feeding; Avoid Excess Nitrogen

Features: Deep True-Blue Flowers, Dense Branching, Excellent Heat Tolerance, Consistent Blooming

Uses: Ideal for Containers, Hanging Baskets, Groundcover, Edging, and Sunny Landscape Beds

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete Blue Daze Plant Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Evolvulus Beach Bum® Blue

Evolvulus Beach Bum® Blue is one of the most refined Blue Daze selections we’ve grown, and that’s saying something because we trial a lot of them. This variety was bred for tighter branching, denser growth, and a more intentional, controlled habit that feels polished from the start of the season all the way through Fall. The flowers are a true, rich Carolina-sky blue that stops you mid-walk through the courtyard. Even under intense sun and July heat, the color holds beautifully. The foliage is narrow, soft, and silvery-green. That silver cast isn’t just pretty; it reflects sunlight and helps the plant handle heat stress far better than you’d expect

One thing I’ve always loved about Evolvulus is the way the blooms open fresh each morning. With Beach Bum® Blue, that daily renewal feels especially consistent. From Late Spring through Fall, it produces a steady sheet of color rather than blooming in waves. Compared to older, more aggressive Blue Daze types that can sprawl and loosen up by August, Beach Bum® Blue stays tighter and more controlled while still giving you excellent coverage. It’s ideal for containers, raised beds, and front-of-border placements where shape and symmetry matter.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our Upstate South Carolina trials at Garden Delivery, Beach Bum® Blue has been one of the most uniform Evolvulus selections on the bench. Plants branch evenly without us having to constantly pinch them back, and they don’t get leggy when the heat index starts climbing. Flowering has been remarkably dependable in full sun. It just keeps going. No deadheading required, just steady performance. Even during those stretches where we’re watering more conservatively, once established it continues blooming without sulking.

Where I really appreciate Beach Bum® Blue is in mixed containers. It spills, but it spills politely. It softens the edge without swallowing your upright thriller or shading out your fillers. In landscape beds, it maintains its footprint instead of wandering. That balance makes design easier and maintenance lighter. If you’re looking for a Blue Daze that looks intentional and stays composed through the toughest part of Summer, Beach Bum® Blue is one of the most reliable choices we’ve grown.

Beach Bum® Blue vs. Other Evolvulus

Compared to Hawaiian Blue Eyes, Beach Bum® Blue is more compact and controlled, with tighter branching and a more uniform habit. Hawaiian Blue Eyes spreads wider and faster, making it better for mass plantings, while Beach Bum® Blue excels where a cleaner, more refined look is desired. Gardeners looking for structure over speed will appreciate this distinction.

When compared to Evolvulus Blue My Mind®, Beach Bum® Blue falls between compactness and spread, offering slightly more coverage than Blue My Mind® but with similar flower consistency. Both varieties outperform older Evolvulus types in heat tolerance and flowering reliability. For gardeners seeking a balanced, low-maintenance Blue Daze with strong summer performance, Beach Bum® Blue is an excellent choice.