Professional Growing Information Love this plant! Great on my south deck, and really likes to be left alone - do not deadhead - it wasn’t happy with me when I did! Still blooming in mid October!
Whirlwind® Blue Fan Flower Scaevola aemula
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 8" - 14"
Spread: 18" - 2'
Height: 20cm - 36cm
Spread: 46cm - 61cm
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Details
8 - 14 Inches10 - 12 Inches18 - 24 Inches20cm - 36cm25cm - 30cm46cm - 61cmFeatures
Heat and drought tolerant plants; blooms all season; low maintenance
Best SellerAward WinnerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:BeesCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:8 - 14 Inches 20cm - 36cmTrails Up To:24 Inches 61cmSpacing:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmSpread:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:Blue-purpleFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:TrailingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To FrostHardiness Zones:10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Great in both containers and landscapes.
Maintenance Notes:Whirlwind fan flowers are low maintenance annuals that thrive in tough conditions. These Australian natives can handle intense sun, heat, humidity and drought. Since their flowers are self-cleaning, no deadheading is needed to stay in bloom from planting until frost.
Mixing Proven Winners Continuous Release plant food into the soil at time of planting should keep them happy all season. A second application midsummer is recommended in warm climates with extended growing seasons.Whirlwind® Blue Scaevola aemula 'SVAZ0006' USPP 32,889 -
4 Reviews
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Brenda, Alberta, Canada, 1 year ago
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I grew this for the first time this summer. It bloomed beautifully all season and is still flowering now on November 19! The planter was in a real hot spot that has proved too much for many sun living plants, and we had periods of intense heat this summer. I am thrilled and hope to be using it in many other spots next summer.
Anne Forman, New York, United States, 2 years ago -
I am so impressed with how this one holds up in hot summer heat. I have lots of pretty blooms!
Jennifer Winship, British Columbia, Canada, 6 years ago -
Scaevola is one of my all time annual favorites for full sun locations. From the initial planting to the end of the season, this annual out performs other plants with it's prolific flower display. With regular plant care, watering and fertilizing, I have a Proven Winner in my hanging baskets year after year!
Robynn Eppley, Pennsylvania, United States, 6 years ago
32 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2024 Top Performer University of Missouri 2024 Top Performer University of Minnesota - Morris 2024 Consumer Rated University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale 2024 Top Performer Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs 2024 Top Performer University of Tennessee - Knoxville 2023 Rated #1 in the Top Ten - beds North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2023 Director's Select Penn State University 2023 Top Performer University of Missouri 2023 Leaders of the Pack - beds North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2023 Top Performer Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs 3 More colors
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