Professional Growing Information I live in NC and my back deck gets full sun all day, every day. It is severely hot and sunny and most plants can't take it. I put this plant in a pot that gets morning shade and afternoon sun (the hottest part of the day). It is doing great! It was blooming when I bought it in the late spring and has never stopped blooming. It has a lovely cascading flow to it and is getting fuller and thicker each day. Mine isn't as tall as this description says it will get to be, but for my container with rosemary and white coneflowers (both taller than this plant), this is the perfect balance.
Whirlwind® White Fan Flower Scaevola aemula
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
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
Award WinnerHeat 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:WhiteFlower Shade:WhiteFoliage 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® White Scaevola aemula 'Bomy Whit' USPP 20,790 -
3 Reviews
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Lisa Cecchini, North Carolina, United States, 2 years ago
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Awesome plant, long blooming, it looks awesome in my hanging baskets
Jennifer Winship, British Columbia, Canada, 8 years ago -
Great grower. Stayed vibrant in hanging basket until October.
Margaret, Wisconsin, United States, 11 years ago
7 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2012 Top Performer Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield 2012 Top Performer University of Tennessee - Knoxville 2012 Top Perfomer University of Wisconsin 2012 Consumer Choice University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale 2012 Top Performer in Container University of Minnesota - Morris 2012 Top Performer University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids 2012 Top Performer Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs 3 More colors
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