{"product_id":"white-fan-flower-scaevola-albida","title":"White Fan Flower - Scaevola albida","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Fan Flower (\u003cem\u003eScaevola albida\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFan shaped white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every flower is a half circle of white petals, and they cover the plant from spring through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative toughness.\u003c\/strong\u003e As an Australian native it tolerates dry conditions once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays in bounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e It establishes quickly, then spreads to 70 to 80cm without swamping its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery versatile.\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 keep tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain tidy growth, and the plant will respond with fresh shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass groundcover and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart. The plants knit together within a season or two, and the dense cover helps suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spills softly over rocks and wall edges, with white flowers that brighten a rock garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a sunny position a hanging basket of white fan flower blooms generously through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e White goes with every other flower colour, so it makes a good edge beneath roses and perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White 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. Protect it 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 low mound or in a raised bed.\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, though a drink in a heatwave keeps the flowers coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain tidy growth. A light trim after the main flowering flush keeps the mat dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and settle fast. Plant out soon after delivery, water in well and mulch the soil around them.\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\u003eIs White Fan Flower a native plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Scaevola albida is an Australian native, and this is an all white form of the popular purple fan flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 60cm apart for a groundcover. The plants spread to 70 to 80cm wide and join up within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It establishes quickly but stays in bounds, and you can trim it back at any time to keep it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790878441791,"sku":"SCA-ALB-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790878474559,"sku":"SCA-ALB-140MM-P10","price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-fan-flower-scaevola-albida.jpg?v=1792210988","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-fan-flower-scaevola-albida","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}