Scaevola aemula 'Purple Fanfare' (Purple Fanfare Fan Flower)


Botanical Information

FamilyGoodeniaceae
GenusScaevola
Speciesaemula
Cultivar'Purple Fanfare'
CategoryAnnuals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10a - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone10-11
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-1.1
Temperature (°F)30
Height30 - 45 cm
Spread30 - 38 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMounding.
LandscapeCourtyards, poolsides, by water, in informal gardens, as a potted patio plant or as an annual bedding plant.
CultivationPlant under partial shade in moist but well-drained neutral to acidic soil.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth flower and leaf stems.
Leaf DescriptionObovate-pinnate sparsely-serrated leaves
Flower DescriptionSmall, simple, open bell-shaped variegated flowers that grow in clusters up flower stems.
Colour DescriptionMedium green foliage, reddish-brown to medium green stems and lavender flowers with accents of white.
Texture DescriptionSoft.

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