Scaevola aemula Mauve Clusters

Common Name: Mauve Clusters Fan Flower

Description: Scaevola aemula 'Mauve Clusters' is a vigorous, evergreen Australian native groundcover renowned for its abundant mauve, fan-shaped flowers that bloom from spring through autumn. This hardy plant features bright green, fleshy foliage and forms a dense mat, making it ideal for use in rockeries, hanging baskets, or as a groundcover in garden beds. 'Mauve Clusters' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating light frosts and periods of drought once established. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain a tidy appearance and encourages prolific blooming. Its low-maintenance nature and extended flowering period make it a popular choice for adding vibrant colour to various landscape settings.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.2–0.3 meters
• Width: 1–1.5 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers from Spring through Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Mauve

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Drought tolerant once established
• Light frost tolerant
• Suitable for hanging baskets
• Ideal for rockeries and garden beds
• Attracts butterflies and bees
• Low maintenance

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea 'Royal Mantle'
• Dianella caerulea
• Westringia fruticosa
• Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade'
• Lomandra longifolia