Bacopa
Bacopa is a vigorous trailing plant that produces a continuous cascade of flowers, ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed planters.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Bacopa, botanically known as Sutera cordata, is part of the Plantaginaceae family and is loved for its profusion of small, delicate blooms that cascade gracefully from containers and baskets. This versatile annual thrives in full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, and moderate fertility. With continuous flowering, self-cleaning blooms, and excellent heat tolerance in improved varieties, Bacopa is perfect for mixed combos, hanging baskets, and garden edges that require reliable color all season long.
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Remove from mist quickly, keeping humidity at table level to avoid leaf diseases. Maintain 70–72°F (21–22°C) early, then 65–68°F (18–20°C). pH 5.6–6.2, EC 0.8–1.2, feed 50 ppm N then 100–150 ppm N. Apply fungicide at sticking and week 2; Daminozide as needed; no pinch required.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Bacopa Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Bacopa series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
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| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Bacopa, botanically known as Sutera cordata, is part of the Plantaginaceae family and is loved for its profusion of small, delicate blooms that cascade gracefully from containers and baskets. This versatile annual thrives in full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, and moderate fertility. With continuous flowering, self-cleaning blooms, and excellent heat tolerance in improved varieties, Bacopa is perfect for mixed combos, hanging baskets, and garden edges that require reliable color all season long. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Remove from mist quickly, keeping humidity at table level to avoid leaf diseases. Maintain 70-72°F (21-22°C) early, then 65-68°F (18-20°C). pH 5.6-6.2, EC 0.8-1.2, feed 50 ppm N then 100-150 ppm N. Apply fungicide at sticking and week 2; Daminozide as needed; no pinch required. |
| Growth Habit | Naturally Compact to Vigorous Semi-Trailing |
| PGR Requirements | Minimal (for compact) to Moderate |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Hanging Baskets, Mixed Planters, Landscape |
| Flowering Season | Continuous all season (Spring to Autumn) |
Commercial Bacopa Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Bacopa lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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SCOPIA® DOUBLE Series
Explore Series: SCOPIA® DOUBLE Series →Large double flowers
Semi upright habit
Great for Combos -
SCOPIA ® GREAT
Explore Series: SCOPIA ® GREAT → -
SCOPIA ® GULLIVER™
Explore Series: SCOPIA ® GULLIVER™ →- Excellent rooting
- Uniform production timing
- Large flower size with good branching
- Early flowering
- Great for combos
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SCOPIA® GULLIVER™ COMPACT
Explore Series: SCOPIA® GULLIVER™ COMPACT →- Excellent rooting
- Uniform production timing
- Large flower size with good branching
- Early flowering
- Great for combos
