Scaevola nitida 'Saphire Skies' (Fan Flower)

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Plant description

Sapphire Skies is a great drought tolerant, hardy plant with masses of bright blue flowers in spring and summer. It is a small dense shrub that likes a full sun position and well drained soils. A great feature plant for a shrubbery or pot plant. Attracts butterflies. Low maintenance with low water needs once established. Cut back after flowering if needed.

Further reading: Top ten native plants and Best natives for pots and small gardens (articles written by native plant expert and horticulturalist Angus Stewart).

Additional plant information

Flowers

Flower colour: blue
Flowering season: spring summer

Plant size

Maximum height: 0.6 metres
Minimum height: 0.5 metres

Maximum width: 0.6 metres
Minimum width: 0.5 metres

Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance

This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
Light frost tolerance.
Plant is salt tolerant.

Fauna attracting?

Yes. Attracts: Butterflies, insects.

Climate

This plant species will grow in the following climates: temperate.

Soil types & conditions

Loam: dry, well-drained.

Clay: well-drained.

Sand: moist, well-drained.

Soil pH: 5.5-6.5

Miscellaneous information

Native to: Australia.

Planting season: Any.

Types of fertiliser: Good native fertiliser applied in spring.

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