- Light Requirement is Full Sun
- Height 8-14 Inches
- Width 18-24 Inches
- Use as a spiller when using in containers
- Drought tolerant plant that bees love!
Fan flowers get the name because the flowers look like fans. The fleshy leaves are thick, succulent-like. Whirlwind White and other fan flowers are slightly mounded at 8 to 10 inches tall. They have a graceful cascading or trailing habit, making them ideal for hanging baskets. Fan flowers form a delightful summer edger with an 18 to 24 inch spread in the landscape. Or cluster several together to create bright spots of color. Sun loving and drought and heat tolerant, Whirlwind White fan flowers can take a lot of abuse, summer to frost.
In a pot or window box, allow Whirlwind White fan flower (Scaevola aemula) to spill over the edge. The plant also will wend its way a bit among its companion. Bees visit these flowers. Whirlwind fan flower come in three other colors.
Whirlwind® White Fan Flower Care
Grow in full sun. Although drought tolerant, they do best when given adequate water, especially during long, dry spells. Deadheading is not necessary.
Be sure not to over water with landscape irrigation. If the stems get too straggly, snip them back a bit. Fertilize according to label directions.
Whirlwind® White Fan Flower Spacing
In the landscape, space Whirlwind White fan flower 10 to 12 inches apart. In a container no matter the size, use two or three.
Whirlwind® White Fan Flower Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
Flower Color(s): White |
Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
Foliage Color(s) Green |
Light Exposure: Full Sun |
Height Class: Short |
Height: 8-14 Inches |
Spread: 18-24 Inches |
Spacing: 10-12 Inches |
Habit: Trailing |
Watering: Average |
Drought Tolerant: Yes |
Attracts: Bees |
Container Role: Spiller |
Use Types: Container, Edging Plant, Groundcover, Landscape |
Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
Maintenance: Easy |
Scientific Name: Scaevola aemula 'Bomy Whit' USPP 20,790, Can 3,851 |
Common Name: Whirlwind® White Fan Flower |
Other Name(s): |
Plant Type: Annual |
Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- SCAWWP45
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.
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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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.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.