About
A low-growing, evergreen shrub to 40cm high with spreading stems clothed with hairy, oblong to egg-shaped leaves up to 8cm long. Small, blue, fan-shaped flowers with yellow centres are borne in clusters on leafy upright stems to 8cm long.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in well-drained, sandy soils
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free