Whirlwind® White fan flower Scaevola aemula
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8 - 14 Inches10 - 12 Inches18 - 24 Inches20cm - 36cm25cm - 30cm46cm - 61cmFeatures
Well-matched to all the colors in the Whirlwind® series, this bright white fan flower grows quickly to form a full, well-branched mass that makes a fun filler and spiller for containers. It can also be grown as a low-maintenance flowering groundcover in sunny landscapes. Pollinating bees enjoy the blooms of this heat and drought tolerant annual from spring until frost.
Award WinnerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:BeesCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:8 - 14 Inches 20cm - 36cmTrails Up To:12 Inches 30cmSpacing:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmSpread:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:Mounding 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:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses 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 'DSCAPW1335' USPPAF, Can PBRAF -
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Award Year Award Plant Trial 2023 Perfect Score Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens 2023 Director's Select Penn State University 2023 Top Performer University of Missouri 2023 Top Performer Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs 2023 Top Performer University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale -
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