Scaevola calendulacea,

Scaevola calendulacea, commonly known as the Dune Fan Flower or Scented Fan Flower, is a hardy Australian native groundcover. It is primarily used for stabilising sandy coastal soils due to its spreading, mat-forming habit.

Key Characteristics

• Appearance: A prostrate shrub that reaches about 40cm in height and can spread up to 2 metres wide.

• Flowers: Vibrant bright blue to mauve fan-shaped flowers with yellow centres that bloom for most of the year.

• Fruit: Succulent purplish-black berries (approx. 12mm diameter) that are attractive to birds and are reportedly edible.

• Foliage: Thick, fleshy, fresh green leaves that help it withstand harsh seaside environments.

Growing Requirements

• Environment: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils; it is highly salt-tolerant.

• Hardiness: Once established, it is drought-hardy and can tolerate moderate frost.

• Maintenance: Generally low-maintenance; light pruning after flowering can help maintain density

Available in a 14cm pot