{"product_id":"purple-scaevola-fan-flower-live-plant","title":"Purple Scaevola Fan Flower | Live Plant | Australian Evergreen Shrub | Zones 9–11 | Pots \u0026 Baskets","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Scaevola Fan Flower – Live Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Scaevola\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eScaevola aemula\u003c\/em\u003e) is a sun-loving Australian native shrub celebrated for its abundant \u003cstrong\u003efan-shaped lavender-purple flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that bloom in cheerful circular clusters from spring through fall. One of the most prolific and heat-tolerant flowering plants available for containers and hanging baskets, Scaevola performs beautifully in coastal conditions and high-heat summer gardens with virtually no deadheading required — it is completely self-cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trailing, spreading habit creates a magnificent cascading curtain of purple blooms that is especially stunning in hanging baskets and window boxes. Hardy in Zones 9–11 as a perennial; grown as a summer annual in cooler climates. Thrives in bright indoor light and makes an exceptional houseplant where winters are cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scaevola aemula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Fan Flower, Fairy Fan Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub — perennial in Zones 9–11; annual elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fan-shaped lavender-purple blooms in circular clusters; spring through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing and spreading — ideal for hanging baskets and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright indirect light; avoid intense midday sun indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11 (perennial); grown as annual in cooler zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3–5 starters per 10-inch hanging basket for a full, cascading display. For 4-inch pots, 1 plant per pot is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-draining potting mix\u003c\/strong\u003e; fortified container soils with added perlite work best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinch stems\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 days after transplanting to encourage branching and bushy growth; repeat if needed as the plant establishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn garden beds, space plants \u003cstrong\u003e12–18 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e in a sunny, well-drained location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly and consistently — drought stress causes leaf drop. Do not allow to dry out completely during summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e If overwintering, reduce watering significantly and maintain a minimum temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e55°F (13°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed weekly with a diluted liquid fertilizer containing micronutrients — Scaevola is a heavy feeder and rewards generous, consistent fertilization with prolific blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required — Purple Scaevola is self-cleaning and blooms continuously without deadheading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost-prone areas, bring containers indoors before first frost and place in the brightest available window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging baskets — trailing stems create a dramatic cascading purple waterfall effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindow boxes and patio containers paired with white Scaevola for a stunning high-contrast display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround cover in warm-climate garden beds and coastal landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed container plantings with petunias, calibrachoa, or lobelia in complementary purples and whites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright indoor plant in a south or west-facing window during winter months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"1 PLANT","offer_id":46719727763642,"sku":"P35454S1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 PLANTS","offer_id":46719727796410,"sku":"P35454S2","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 PLANTS","offer_id":46719727829178,"sku":"P35454S","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/Scaevola_Aemula_Blue_Wonder_620x_c233decb-cc8a-4aea-9998-0874bb5db88c.webp?v=1789910175","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/en-de\/products\/purple-scaevola-fan-flower-live-plant","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}