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Whirlwind® Starlight Fan Flower Scaevola aemula

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
14" 2' 36cm 61cm
Height: 8" - 14"
Spread: 18" - 2'
Height: 20cm - 36cm
Spread: 46cm - 61cm
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  • Details

    8 - 14 Inches
    10 - 12 Inches
    18 - 24 Inches
    20cm - 36cm
    25cm - 30cm
    46cm - 61cm

    Features

    Whorls of blue and white blooms on heat and drought resistant plants.

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    Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
    Long Blooming
    Heat Tolerant
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Drought Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Bees

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Short
    Garden Height: 
    8 - 14 Inches 20cm - 36cm
    Trails Up To: 
    24 Inches 61cm
    Spacing: 
    10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cm
    Spread: 
    18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Blue
    Flower Colors: 
    White
    Flower Shade: 
    Blue and White
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Trailing
    Container Role: 
    Spiller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The 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: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Planting To Frost
    Hardiness Zones: 
    10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Edging Plant
    Uses: 
    Groundcover
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses 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® Starlight Scaevola aemula 'DSCAWINDST' USPP 32,689, Can 6,829
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    • This performed nicely. It covered the front of its pot. It's the best preforming scaevola I have had. It intertwined with mini vista pink star, very pretty combination.

      PeggieWho
      , California
      , United States
      , 4 years ago
  • 9 Awards

    Award Year Award Plant Trial
    2020 Top Performer - Container University of Minnesota - Morris
    2020 Leaders of the Pack North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
    2020 Top Performer Penn State University
    2020 Top Performer Biltmore Estate
    2020 Highlight Plant Week 8/17 North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
    2020 Top Performer University of Georgia
    2020 Top Performer Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
    2020 Top 12 Performer University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale
    2020 Top Performer Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
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