Scaevola Aemula ‘Fantasy Purple’ (Fantasy Purple Fan Flower)
Scaevola Aemula ‘Fantasy Purple’ (Fantasy Purple Fan Flower)
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Scaevola Aemula ‘Fantasy Purple’ (Fantasy Purple Fan Flower) is a compact, spreading Australian native groundcover admired for its deep purple, fan-shaped flowers and fresh green foliage. Its naturally trailing habit makes it ideal for garden borders, rockeries, hanging baskets and containers, where it creates a vibrant cascade of colour. The dense growth also makes it useful as an attractive low groundcover.
Low maintenance and easy to grow, Fantasy Purple performs best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is well suited to coastal conditions and flowers abundantly through the growing season, making it a strong choice for customers wanting a colourful Australian native with a neat, spreading habit and minimal upkeep.
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Mature height
Approx. 20 cm
Mature width
Approx. 1 m
Spacing
Approx. 60–100 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen to short-lived perennial in mild climates; frost tender in colder conditions
Foliage
Deep purple fan-shaped flowers with green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Abundant flowering through the warmer/growing season; S. aemula commonly flowers from spring through summer and into autumn depending on climate.
Sun tolerance
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low. Grow in well-drained soil; trim lightly if required to keep a compact, tidy shape.
Root System
Fibrous, spreading root system