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

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More About Evolvulus Beach Bum® Blue

Evolvulus Beach Bum® Blue is a refined Blue Daze selection bred for improved branching, denser growth, and reliable flowering throughout the summer season. Its flowers display a rich, saturated true-blue color that holds well even under intense sun and heat. Blooms open fresh each morning and appear continuously from late spring through fall, creating a steady, polished display rather than sporadic flowering.

The foliage is narrow, softly textured, and silvery-green, helping reflect sunlight and reduce heat stress in hot conditions. Compared to more vigorous, free-spreading varieties, Beach Bum® Blue maintains a tighter, more controlled habit while still providing excellent coverage. This makes it especially well-suited for containers and garden beds where a neat, intentional appearance is important.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, Beach Bum® Blue has stood out for its uniform growth and dependable flowering in full sun. Plants stay compact and well-branched without becoming leggy, even during peak summer heat. It continues blooming steadily with minimal maintenance and does not require deadheading to keep flowers coming.

We especially like Beach Bum® Blue in containers and mixed plantings where balance and structure matter. It acts as a clean spiller without overwhelming companion plants and maintains its shape better than older Blue Daze selections. Once established, it performs reliably with limited water and very little intervention.

Evolvulus 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.