Sutera Scopia Double Snowball

The Bacopa 'Scopia Double Snowball' is a very recent selection of Sutera that forms a remarkable cushion, dense in foliage, sprinkled with large double flowers for a bacopa, which are similar to small roses of perfect white. This plant, suitable for mild climates, is grown as an annual and blooms for a long time and abundantly, from May-June to October. It allows for quickly and effectively filling hanging baskets and balconies, either alone or in combination with other varieties as well as with all terrace plants. 

Bacopas are perennial plants or frost-sensitive shrubs of the scrophulariaceae family, originating from South Africa. The Scopia ® 'Double Snowball' selection develops slightly woody stems that spread all around the base and quickly form a rounded and very bushy plant, approximately 25-30 cm (10-12in) in height by 35 cm (14in) in width. They are adorned with small green and velvety heart-shaped leaves, approximately 1.5 cm (1in), with toothed edges. The stems are covered throughout the summer with bouquets of 3 cm (1in) diameter double flowers, generously scattered along their length, originating from the axils of the leaves. The flowers of the 'Scopia Double Snowball' variety are fully open towards the sky and truly bright. They have a tubular base and spread out in double corollas, almost completely covering a small yellow center.

Thanks to their shape, bacopas easily combine with all balcony plants. For example, they can be paired with taller flowers such as dwarf roses, pennisetums or geraniums, double Impatiens, but they are just as effective when grouped together or used as ephemeral ground cover in flower beds. The 'Double Snowball' Bacopa is perfect for brightening up a windowsill or the base of a partially sun-exposed wall. It will accompany all pastel-toned flowers and temper the vibrant colors of trailing surfinias and fuchsias.

Note: Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, repot and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14C° for a few weeks before planting them outdoors once the risk of frost has definitively passed.