{"product_id":"pink-fan-flower-scaevola-aemula","title":"Pink Fan Flower - Scaevola aemula","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Fan Flower (\u003cem\u003eScaevola aemula\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact native groundcover, 35 to 50cm high and 70 to 80cm wide, with large pale pink, fan shaped flowers from spring through summer. It establishes quickly without taking over the garden. It is a large flowered pink form of the popular purple fan flower, and a softer choice than the usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale pink fan flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle, large flowered pink that suits cottage, native and modern gardens alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e As an Australian native it tolerates dry conditions once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick but well behaved.\u003c\/strong\u003e It covers ground fast, then stops at 70 to 80cm wide rather than invading its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany uses.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a groundcover, a rockery plant, a slope plant and a hanging basket plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain tidy growth and it responds with fresh shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover for sunny beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a mass of pink. The plants meet within a season or two and cover the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading stems soften rock edges and help clothe a sunny bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a sunny position a basket of pink fan flower flowers generously and spills over the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Fan Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it needs protection from frost, especially while it is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is the main requirement. On heavy clay plant on a mound, in a raised bed or in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it tolerates dry conditions, although a drink in hot weather keeps the flowers coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain tidy growth. A trim after the main flush keeps the mat dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Fan Flower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and settle fast. Plant out soon after delivery, water in well and mulch the soil. Tubes fill out quickly in warm weather, so a bed planted in spring is usually well covered by the end of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fan-flowers\"\u003eBrowse the fan flower range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eTop plants for ground cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Pink Fan Flower need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, full sun gives the most flowers. In shade it flowers less and grows more loosely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost tender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs protection from frost. Give young plants a sheltered position and mulch in winter in cooler districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 60cm apart for a groundcover. It spreads to 70 to 80cm wide, so the plants meet within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790878867775,"sku":"SCA-AEM-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-fan-flower-scaevola-aemula.jpg?v=1792210998","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pink-fan-flower-scaevola-aemula","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}