About
A trailing, evergreen perennial usually grown as an annual. Five-petalled, fan-shaped pink flowers open continuously from spring to autumn. It has small, lance-shaped green leaves on trailing shoots which are more compact then normal.
About the genus
Scaevola can be evergreen perennials, climbers, shrubs or trees, with simple leaves and solitary or racemose, fan-shaped flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Bedding
HabitBushy, Trailing
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow as summer bedding, plant out after all danger of frost has passed. In the open ground, plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, but well-drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade. To grow in containers, use a peat-free John Innes Number 2 compost. Water sparingly when overwintering in frost-free conditions
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagated by seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Alternatively root softwood cuttings in late spring or summer, with bottom heat
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free