LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Trailing
GROWTH HABIT
Spreading
BLOOM SEASON
Spring to Winter
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring to Summer
FRUIT SIZE
Not Applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
15–25 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Low to Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Zones 8–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
30–40 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
0.5 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Nolana 'Blue Bird' spread naturally as a flowering ground cover?
Can Nolana 'Blue Bird' spread naturally as a flowering ground cover?
Yes. Its trailing growth habit allows it to spread gently, making it suitable for ground cover, borders, and rock gardens.
Do the trumpet-shaped flowers stay open in bright sunshine?
Do the trumpet-shaped flowers stay open in bright sunshine?
Yes. The blooms open fully in sunny conditions and may partially close during cloudy weather or in the evening.
Can Nolana 'Blue Bird' be grown in hanging baskets?
Can Nolana 'Blue Bird' be grown in hanging baskets?
Yes. Its cascading stems make it an attractive choice for hanging baskets, window boxes, and raised containers.
Will Nolana 'Blue Bird' tolerate dry conditions once established?
Will Nolana 'Blue Bird' tolerate dry conditions once established?
Yes. Once established, it tolerates short periods of dry weather when grown in well-drained soil.
Can the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Can the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Yes. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.
How is Nolana 'Blue Bird' different from trailing petunias?
How is Nolana 'Blue Bird' different from trailing petunias?
Nolana 'Blue Bird' forms a drought-tolerant trailing ground cover with trumpet-shaped blue flowers, while trailing petunias produce larger blooms and generally require more consistent moisture.