Botanical Name: Sutera cordata ‘Scopia® Gulliver Blue’

Common Name: Bacopa

Hardiness Zone: Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11)

Size: 4–8" Tall × 18–30" Spread

Growth Habit: Trailing, Spreading, Well-Branched Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (Best Flowering in Full Sun with Afternoon Shade in Hot Regions)

Soil: Prefers Well-Drained, Fertile Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Consistent Moisture for Best Performance

Bloom Season: Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding During Active Growth

Features: Large Soft Blue-Lavender Blooms, Extra-Vigorous Growth, Self-Cleaning Flowers, Improved Heat Tolerance

Uses: Ideal for Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Edging, and Groundcover-Style Plantings

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

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More About Bacopa ‘Scopia® Gulliver Blue’

Scopia® Gulliver Blue adds softness without losing substance. The color sits right in that sweet spot between blue and lavender—cool, calming, and easy on the eyes—while the flowers themselves are noticeably larger than what you’d expect from traditional Bacopa. Instead of a wispy spill, this plant builds a fuller presence, creating a gentle cascade that feels intentional rather than accidental. It doesn’t just hang over the edge of a pot; it completes it.

What I’ve always liked about the Scopia® Gulliver series, and especially this blue, is how even the growth stays. It doesn’t surge ahead early and then disappear when Summer heat arrives. The plant keeps branching, keeps flowering, and keeps its shape as the season stretches on. Older Bacopa used to frustrate me because they’d thin out right when containers should look their best. Gulliver Blue avoids that problem entirely, staying dense and balanced without needing deadheading or constant correction.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

Scopia® Gulliver Blue has proven itself to be an easy trailing plant that we fully trust in containers and hanging baskets. With consistent moisture and good light, it fills in quickly and settles into a smooth, even trail that doesn’t tangle or string out. Blooming is steady from Spring through Fall, not flashy for a moment and gone the next. Even during warm stretches, it continues to contribute instead of stalling. That kind of consistency makes designing containers far less stressful.

The cool blue tones calm brighter combinations, sharpen whites, and play beautifully against bold foliage without competing. I like using it when a container needs contrast but not more intensity. It’s self-cleaning, stays tidy, and doesn’t need your attention to keep looking good. Gulliver Blue is one of those plants that quietly holds everything together, and those are the ones I value most when building long-lasting containers.

Scopia® Gulliver Blue vs. Other Bacopa

Scopia® Gulliver Blue sits right in the middle when it comes to color strength and control, which is exactly why I use it so often. Compared to Gulliver White, the blue has more visual weight and contrast in a mixed container. While Gulliver Pink feels softer and lighter, Gulliver Blue brings a deeper, more saturated tone that stands out without feeling loud. 

When you put Gulliver Blue next to the MegaCopa™ Series, the difference is really about scale and restraint. MegaCopa varieties have much larger flowers and a heavier, more aggressive trailing habit, which can dominate a container if you’re not careful. Gulliver Blue stays more refined, with excellent branching and a smoother cascade that’s easier to integrate alongside other plants. It delivers consistent color and season-long performance without overpowering its neighbors, making it a dependable, easy-to-manage Bacopa that works in almost any combination.