Scaevola x 'Whirlwind® Blue'

Fan Flower

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Common Name: 

Fan Flower

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

30 cm

Maximum width: 

35 cm

Fan Flower (Scaevola x 'Whirlwind® Blue') - Description

Heat and drought tolerant plants; blooms all season; low maintenance

Fan Flower (Scaevola x 'Whirlwind® Blue') - Blooming

Best known for their flowers with all the flower parts situated on one half of the flower head. Blooms from late spring until frost.

Fan Flower (Scaevola x 'Whirlwind® Blue') - Growth

Short-lived, evergreen perennials. Does best with full sun.In less hardy areas, grow Scaevola in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Can grow outdoors during the summer in hanging baskets or containers.Grow in a border in warmer areas.

Fan Flower (Scaevola x 'Whirlwind® Blue') - Planting

Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.

Fan Flower (Scaevola x 'Whirlwind® Blue') - Pest

Uncommon.

Fan Flower (Scaevola x 'Whirlwind® Blue') - Interesting facts

Scaevola occurs in Australia and Polynesia.

Fan Flower (Scaevola x 'Whirlwind® Blue') - Soil and irrigation

Needs moderate to regular water. Water liberally during the growing season, just enough in winter.Does best in medium rich, humus-rich, well-draining soil that is kept moist.

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