Fan Flower
Scaevola aemula
Fan Flower is an annual for edging, groundcover, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
| Type | Annual |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 25 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 10a-11a |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 25 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 60 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 10a to 11a, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Fan Flower's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- African Daisyto edge in front
- Bottlebrush 'Little John'for height behind it
- Chinese Holly 'Carissa'for height behind it
- Distylium 'Blue Cascade'for height behind it
- Distylium 'Vintage Jade'for height behind it
- False Holly 'Goshiki'for height behind it