I have tried to grow scaevola two years now, last year in the ground, this year in hanging pots, in sunny locations. Both times have been disastrous, with all the plants dying after just a few weeks. I kept them watered, watering them the same as the rest of my flowers. Perhaps it was too much water, I don't know. But until I can learn the secret to keeping these alive I'm not going to plant them again.
Whirlwind® Pink Fan Flower Scaevola aemula
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8 - 14 Inches10 - 12 Inches18 - 24 Inches20cm - 36cm25cm - 30cm46cm - 61cmFeatures
Whorls of mid-pink blooms on heat and drought resistant plants.
Award 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:PinkFlower Shade:PinkFoliage 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 and wonderful in combination planters of all kinds.
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® Pink Scaevola aemula 'DSCAVPIBLS' USPP 30,278, Can 6,311 -
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Karen Muse, Michigan, United States, 2 years ago
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I LOVE the sceavola plant, it looks GREAT mixed with another flower such as a geranium in a taller container for the patio/deck. I haven't been able to find any sceavolas in my area for a couple years now!! What's up with that??
Janice, Illinois, United States, 2 years ago -
I LOVE the sceavola plant, it looks GREAT mixed with another flower such as a geranium in a taller container for the patio/deck. I haven't been able to find any sceavolas in my area for a couple years now!! What's up with that??
Janice, Illinois, United States, 2 years ago -
I raised this plant for the first time last year. It was fabulous and easy to raise. Lots of blooms pouring over the side of the pot. It's hardy and I would recommend it to anyone.
Janet, South Dakota, United States, 4 years ago
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Award Year Award Plant Trial 2023 Top Performer Michigan State University 2023 Director's Select Penn State University 2023 Top Performer Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 2023 Top Performer University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale 2018 Highlight Plant Mississippi State University - Poplarville 2018 Top Performer Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs 2018 Top Performer South Dakota State - McCrory Gardens 2018 Top Performer Penn State University 2018 Top Flowering Annuals for Warm Weather Mississippi State University - Poplarville 2018 Perfect Score All Season Mississippi State University - Poplarville 3 More colors
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