A series of Bocopa with large flowers and good branching habits. Will bloom throughout the entire summer. A tender perennial grown as an annual.
Pronunciation
(SOO-ter-uh)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Sunlight
for me morning sun has worked, full sun must be kept moist
Moisture
evenly moist, increase the water as the plant matures and becomes root bound, allowing to dry out will result in dropping of flowers and checking growth
Soil & Site
average
Growing Media
average
Flowers
large, wiht 5 petals, white, pink, pearl or blue
Leaves
small green leaves
Stems
ground cover or trailing
Dimensions
trails over 8-12 inches
Maintenance
Pruning to keep the plant in good physical shape especially as the plants fill out the growing containers. Also a good shake will knock off most of the dead leaves.
Propagation
seeds
Misc Facts
Genus named after botanist Johah Suter (1766-1827). Grandiflora refers to the large flowers.
Notes & Reference
#109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud)