Scaevola aemula
Fan flower is one of the toughest trailing plants available, abundant with fan-shaped flowers and easily coping with heavy heat and limited watering conditions.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Scaevola aemula, commonly known as ‘fan flower’, belongs to the Goodeniaceae family and is valued for its distinctive fan-shaped blooms and excellent heat and drought tolerance. Thriving in full sun, well-drained soil, and low to moderate fertility, Scaevola is a low-maintenance, season-long bloomer ideal for hanging baskets, mixed containers, and sun-drenched landscape beds. Its naturally trailing habit and self-cleaning flowers make it a favorite for growers and gardeners alike.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Scaevola aemula Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Scaevola aemula series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
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| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Scaevola aemula, part of the Goodeniaceae family, is known for its unique, fan-shaped flowers and thick, vigorous trailing foliage. This heat-loving annual thrives in full sun, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. With extreme heat, drought, and wind tolerance, Scaevola aemula blooms continuously throughout the summer, making it a favorite for hanging baskets, window boxes, and hot landscape beds that need resilient, cascading summer color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Remove from mist early to prevent stretching. Maintain warm temperatures at 72-75°F (22-24°C) during early stages, dropping to 65-68°F (18-20°C) to finish. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 0.9-1.2, feed 100-150 ppm N. Preventative broad-spectrum fungicide recommended at week 2. Pinch soft tips to promote branching; apply moderate PGRs as needed. |
| Growth Habit | Trailing / Spreading |
| PGR Requirements | Minimal |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Baskets, Landscape |
| Flowering Season | Spring to Autumn |
Commercial Scaevola aemula Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Scaevola aemula lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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BALI™
Explore Series: BALI™ → -
BLESSING™ series
Explore Series: BLESSING™ series →- Vigorous semi-trailing habit
- large flowers, open simultaneously for consistent color
- Semi-upright structure ideal for quart and larger pots
- Well-suited for heat-tolerant growing programs
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TOUCH™ series
Explore Series: TOUCH™ series →• Naturally controlled habit
• Abundance of flowers
• Season extender
• Great summer item
• Well suited for combinations
