Strange annual weed with a flower-fan: surprises and adorns the garden from May to September

Surely, you have come to the article to find out the name of unusual plants. But the name of the flower of nothing to say. Probably 90% of my readers have not heard - Scaevola pleasant. In this article I will talk about it features, a little bit about cultivation and, if interested, you will read, How to become the owner of an exotic new items.

The Russian Scaevola almost grown. Till. Even in Europe, she settled more recently, as had been brought from home - far away as Australia. Now growers gradually becoming interested in culture and seeking to acquire a rare bush. Looking ahead, I will say that it is possible and we have!

What is interesting Scaevola?

Stsevola can boast large size flowers (1.5 cm 2 cm) and a bright color (usually blue-violet). Each flower petals grow on only one side, which is reminiscent of a lady's fan. They gathered in showy inflorescences, so, despite its small size, provide a magnificent bloom.

From afar, the Australian plant something similar to the well-known Russian florist lobelia. Unusual forms Scaevola bush, almost perfectly blends into a ball, a height of about 40-50 cm. Periodic topping create volume and a thick plant:

One Bush Scaevola growing variety of shoots, mostly creeping. As grower can use "out blanket" the beauty of Australia:

• Scaevola - classic basket plantForming raised mauve cascades. Suitable for growing in hanging pots and boxes - in the garden or on the balcony. And the country can put beautiful pots with Scaevola.
• Showy plant there is a place on earth. Those who have already planted Scaevola, note: creeping shoots quickly form lush, but clean pillows. Therefore, it will be a place on a bed next to other plants.

• I also liked the option of registration alive "border"from Scaevola garden paths:

Is it difficult to take care of the guest from far away as Australia?

Not. Fuss no more than the same Petunia. And even less! Just follow the simple tips:

• Scaevola loves sunshine. The most abundant and colorful plant blooms in open areas. While it may be satisfied and penumbra.
• Bay and the overflow of a negative impact on the health of the flower. It is necessary to wait until completely dry and the upper part of the middle layer of soilAnd Scaevola to pour plenty of water, fully moistening the root system. If there was rain, then watering is not necessary. The heat and drought moisten the soil to be more likely to: 1 every 1-2 days in a pot or box and 1 every 3-4 days in the open field.

• Feeding standard for all annuals. Scaevola planting in fertile soil, you can from them and did refuse.
• Pinching is beneficial because it makes the bush branches. To give lush plants form shoots pruned without mercy.

And now - 4 more weighty arguments "for" landing Scaevola

✅ Each flower fades approximately 2 weeks
✅ not suffer from the rain and wind
✅ own plant gets rid of faded flowers, maintaining presentable
✅ blooms from late May until until you destroy frost

By collecting information about Scaevola, I found a few questions on the forums from growers: "How to start?" Today, the search engine by typing in "buy Scaevola", you can find ads from Russian sellers for the sale of seeds and seedlings.

The flower shop I asked, but, alas, not found. Like Scaevola and an article about it? Please click the "Thumbs up!" thanks.