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White Fan Flower

Scaevola albida
$257.95 $348.95

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White Fan Flower (Scaevola albida) is a compact native groundcover that grows 35 to 50cm high and spreads 70 to 80cm wide. Small, soft leaves carry white, fan shaped flowers from spring through summer. It establishes quickly without taking over the garden, and it is an all white form of the popular purple fan flower.

Why you'll love it

  • Fan shaped white flowers. Every flower is a half circle of white petals, and they cover the plant from spring through summer.
  • Native toughness. As an Australian native it tolerates dry conditions once it is established.
  • Stays in bounds. It establishes quickly, then spreads to 70 to 80cm without swamping its neighbours.
  • Very versatile. It works as a groundcover, a rockery plant, a slope plant and a hanging basket plant.
  • Easy to keep tidy. Prune as required to maintain tidy growth, and the plant will respond with fresh shoots.

Where it works best

Mass groundcover and slopes. Plant 60cm apart. The plants knit together within a season or two, and the dense cover helps suppress weeds.

Rockeries and walls. It spills softly over rocks and wall edges, with white flowers that brighten a rock garden.

Baskets and pots. In a sunny position a hanging basket of white fan flower blooms generously through the warmer months.

Cottage gardens. White goes with every other flower colour, so it makes a good edge beneath roses and perennials.

Growing White Fan Flower in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun gives the most flowers. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Protect it from frost, especially while it is young.

Soil. Well drained soil is the main requirement. On heavy clay plant on a low mound or in a raised bed.

Water and feed. Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it tolerates dry conditions, though a drink in a heatwave keeps the flowers coming.

Pruning. Prune as required to maintain tidy growth. A light trim after the main flowering flush keeps the mat dense.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell White Fan Flower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical choice for covering a large area, while the 140mm pots give a quicker result in a small bed or basket. 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.

Plants travel upright and settle fast. Plant out soon after delivery, water in well and mulch the soil around them.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

Common questions

Is White Fan Flower a native plant?

Yes. Scaevola albida is an Australian native, and this is an all white form of the popular purple fan flower.

How far apart should I plant it?

About 60cm apart for a groundcover. The plants spread to 70 to 80cm wide and join up within a season or two.

Will it take over my garden?

No. It establishes quickly but stays in bounds, and you can trim it back at any time to keep it tidy.

Plant details

Mature height0.5m
Mature width0.8m
PositionFull Sun
Water needsLow
Growth rateModerate
FoliageEvergreen
FlowersWhite
Native toAustralia
ClimateSubtropical, Warm Temperate, Mediterranean
ToleratesDrought Tolerant, Frost Tender
SpacingPlant 60cm apart for a mass groundcover

Great for

GroundcoverRockeriesMass PlantingPots & ContainersAustralian NativeLow Maintenance

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Common questions about White Fan Flower

  • How tall does White Fan Flower grow?

    White Fan Flower reaches about 0.5m tall at maturity and about 0.8m wide.

  • Does White Fan Flower need full sun or shade?

    it grows best in full sun.

  • How much water does White Fan Flower need?

    water needs are low.

  • How fast does White Fan Flower grow?

    it has a moderate growth rate.

  • Which Australian climates suit White Fan Flower?

    it suits subtropical, warm temperate, mediterranean climates and tolerates drought tolerant, frost tender. Check the planting calendar for the best month in your region. Planting calendar

  • How far apart should I plant White Fan Flower?

    Plant Plant 60cm apart for a mass groundcover. The hedge calculator works out the number of plants for your length. Hedge calculator

  • How is White Fan Flower delivered?

    Packed upright and delivered Australia wide. Freight is quoted at checkout with multiple freight companies and passed on at cost, and the grower confirms your plants before anything is booked. Most plant orders arrive within 3 to 7 business days of dispatch.

  • Is White Fan Flower covered by a guarantee?

    Yes. Every plant is covered by the 30 day healthy plant guarantee: if it arrives in poor shape, send a photo within 30 days and we sort it out with a replacement or a refund. Read the guarantee

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White Fan Flower

White Fan Flower - Scaevola albida

From $25.79 $34.89 per plant, packs of 10

Mature height

0.5m to 1m

Mature width

0.5m to 1m

Position

Full Sun

Water needs

Low

Growth rate

Moderate

Foliage

Evergreen

Flower colour

White

Climate

Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Mediterranean

Tolerates

Drought Tolerant, Frost Tender

Great for

Groundcover, Rockeries, Mass Planting, Pots & Containers

Spacing

Plant 60cm apart for a mass groundcover

Pet friendly

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