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SCAEVOLA thesioides 25g
Fan Flower
Family: Plantaginaceae
Characteristics: Spreading shrub 20 cm to 1 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 50
Seed per gram: Approx. 700
Scaevola thesioides is an attractive small shrub that produces blue-white fan-shaped flowers from mid-winter to summer. In cooler regions, it may flower later. These plants are great for gardens, especially in coastal regions where the thick fleshy leaves can withstand constant sand and salt spray. They are also useful in the regeneration of coastal dunes.
In their natural environment, Scaevola plants can reach around 1 meter in height when they grow in protected positions. In more exposed positions, they are much lower-growing and spreading plants.
Scaevola thesioides can be found naturally in the coastal regions of Southern Western Australia in the regions of Coolgardie, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Mallee, and the Swan Coastal Plain.
Scaevola is adaptable to most well-drained soils in an open sunny position and can tolerate full coastal exposure..
The best time to sow Scaevola is spring or early autumn, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year.
- Crack or cut open the outer shell to expose the embryo to allow water to ingress. Sow seed on a porous seed-raising mix and cover lightly.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
- The growing medium should be well draining but should remain moist between watering.
- Germination should occur in 21-60 days depending on the temperature and conditions, germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°.
Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended for this species.
Many members of this genus are responsive to the pre-treatment of smoke. Although germination may occur without smoke treatment it has proved to be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates in this species.
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
Being a registered Export Establishment, we can provide a full export service from obtaining a Phytosanitary certificate (if required) to delivering your parcel to the transport company of your choice. If you are uncertain about the requirements for importing seeds into your country, do not hesitate to contact our Export Manager at Australian Seed.
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