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- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8-14 Inches
- Mature Width 18-24 Inches
- Use as a Spiller in Containers
Some people love white flowers, and some love blue. Both will love the two-toned petals of Scaevola Whirlwind Starlight. The annual S. aemula, also called Fan Flower, blooms long and continuously from planting through first frost. Pretty petals surround yellow centers up and down the flower stalk in whirls of summer color. The plant is heat tolerant and drought tolerant and attracts bees to its blooms.
Whirlwind Starlight grows in a trailing fashion to only 8 to 14 inches high but with branches that reach nearly 2 feet long. It’s a pretty spiller for patio containers and hanging baskets, and the trailing branches can spread out along the ground and act as a groundcover or edge plant in garden beds or other areas of the landscape. It can grow out straight or cascade down a hill or terrace. This new annual is about to become a favorite of gardeners.
Whirlwind® Starlight Fan Flower Care
Plant Scaevola Whirlwind Starlight in full sun in most any soil type. Give the plant average water and plenty of sun and then watch it grow. There is no need to deadhead or trim the plant. It will continue growing and blooming on its own. When planting your Scaevola, be sure to place it near the outer edge of pots or where it has room to spread in the landscape.
Adding compost or a balanced fertilizer early in the growing season can help feed Whirlwind Starlight. Fertilize container- or basket-grown plants a little more often to keep them thriving. Other than that, this is a low-maintenance powerhouse of blooms.
Whirlwind® Starlight Fan Flower Spacing
Space your Scaevola depending on where and how you use the plant. In containers and baskets, it can go near the edge and will grow over the pot. When using as a groundcover, place plants about 10 to 12 inches apart so they can grow into one another during the summer.
Whirlwind® Starlight Fan Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 8-14 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18-24 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 10-12 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): Blue and white |
| Flower Description: Small, fan-shaped flowers that bloom all season long |
| Bloom Period: Planting to frost |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Fine, fern-like leaves |
| Seasonal Interest: Year-round, but blooms most heavily in summer |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Heat, drought, salt |
| Tolerates: Heat, drought, salt |
| Attracts: Bees, butterflies |
| Uses: Container gardens, hanging baskets, groundcover, edging |
| Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Whirlwind® Starlight Fan Flower |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Scaevola aemula 'DSCAWINDST' USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- SCASTP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
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