{"product_id":"scaevola-aemula-mauve-clusters-native-fan-flower-50mm-pot","title":"Scaevola aemula ‘Mauve Clusters’ | Native Fan Flower – 50mm Pot","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a colourful living carpet with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScaevola aemula ‘Mauve Clusters’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a low-growing Australian native groundcover valued for its abundant mauve, fan-shaped flowers and naturally spreading habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers appear across the green foliage from spring through autumn, with flowering potentially continuing for longer in warm climates. Its trailing growth is ideal for softening garden edges, covering slopes or cascading from pots, hanging baskets and retaining walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, this hardy native requires relatively little maintenance and offers excellent ornamental value in coastal, cottage, native and pollinator-friendly gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUPPLIED IN A 50MM POT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This product is a young plant supplied in a 50mm nursery pot. The photographs show examples of mature plants only. The plant supplied may not be flowering at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft mauve to mauve-purple flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive fan-shaped flower form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers produced across the spreading stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain flowering period from spring through autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering may continue for longer in favourable warm conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive to visiting butterflies and beneficial insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour and intensity may vary naturally with climate, light and maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed cultivar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScaevola aemula ‘Mauve Clusters’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian native evergreen groundcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-growing, spreading and trailing habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height approximately 20–30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay spread approximately 1–1.5m under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasses of mauve fan-shaped flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for full sun to light shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates coastal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResponds well to light pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for garden beds, slopes and rockeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for pots and hanging baskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a young plant in a 50mm nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian native gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroundcover planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator-friendly gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden borders and edging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRockeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlopes and embankments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised garden beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetaining walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging baskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePots and containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCascading displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant promptly after delivery into a prepared garden position or a larger container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to light shade. Full sun generally encourages denser growth and stronger flowering, although some protection from intense afternoon sun may benefit young plants in very hot climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDig a hole slightly wider than the root ball and approximately the same depth. Carefully remove the plant from its 50mm nursery pot, minimising disturbance to the young roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the plant at its existing soil level, backfill gently and water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace plants according to the desired coverage. Closer planting will create a continuous display more quickly, while wider spacing allows each plant room to spread naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun to light shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants grown in excessive shade may develop looser growth and produce fewer flowers. In very hot inland or subtropical positions, light afternoon protection may help reduce heat stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in fertile, free-draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Mauve Clusters’ can grow in sandy and loamy soils and is useful in coastal gardens, provided drainage is reliable. Avoid continually wet or waterlogged locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen growing in containers, use a quality, free-draining potting mix suitable for Australian native plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the upper soil surface to begin drying between applications, but do not allow a newly planted 50mm plant to dry out completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, ‘Mauve Clusters’ can tolerate periods of dry weather. Container-grown plants will require more frequent watering than plants growing in the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a controlled-release fertiliser suitable for Australian native plants during active growth, following the product directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive fertiliser and high-phosphorus products unless they are specifically labelled as suitable for Australian natives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly trim spreading stems when required to maintain a dense, tidy shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning after a major flowering flush can encourage fresh growth and additional flowering. Avoid removing excessive growth from young or stressed plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoastal Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Mauve Clusters’ is suitable for coastal planting and can perform well in sandy soils and exposed garden settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung plants should still receive regular water and protection from extreme salt-laden winds while establishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished plants may tolerate light to moderate frost, but young plants supplied in 50mm pots are more vulnerable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect newly planted stock from severe frost and cold, drying winds until it is well established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScaevola aemula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Mauve Clusters’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Mauve Clusters’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mauve Clusters Fan Flower, Fairy Fan Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Goodeniaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australian native cultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen spreading groundcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply Format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Young live plant in a 50mm nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mauve to mauve-purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fan-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mainly spring through autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20–30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approximately 1–1.5m under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low, spreading, trailing and cascading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to light shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular during establishment; lower once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost Tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light to moderate frost tolerance once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Groundcover, borders, rockeries, slopes, pots and hanging baskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied plant is young stock growing in a 50mm nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 50mm measurement refers to the pot size, not the plant’s height or spread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants may be trimmed before dispatch to support safe packing and healthy branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant may not be flowering when supplied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature size will vary according to climate, soil, position and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour and intensity may vary naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung plants require regular attention while their roots establish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample images show mature plants and flowers only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear gloves when handling and wash hands afterwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Scaevola ‘Mauve Clusters’ supplied?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is supplied as a young live plant growing in a 50mm nursery pot. It will be considerably smaller than the mature plants shown in example photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are generally soft mauve to mauve-purple and have the distinctive one-sided fan shape associated with Scaevola.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder suitable conditions, plants may grow approximately 20–30cm high and spread up to approximately 1–1.5m. Final size will depend on climate, soil, position and maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it require full sun?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun generally produces the strongest flowering, but the plant can also grow in light shade. Excessive shade may result in fewer flowers and less compact growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan it be grown in a hanging basket?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its spreading and trailing stems make it well suited to hanging baskets, raised containers and pots positioned where the stems can cascade over the edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it suitable for coastal gardens?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. ‘Mauve Clusters’ is suitable for coastal gardens and well-drained sandy soils. Protect young plants from extreme salt exposure while they establish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished plants can tolerate periods of dry weather. Newly planted 50mm stock requires regular watering until its root system has developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould it be pruned?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight trimming helps maintain a compact, dense habit and can encourage fresh growth following a major flowering flush.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oldboy's Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67634035458101,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4629\/8933\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-10-09T171054.918.jpg?v=1791526260","url":"https:\/\/www.oldboysflowers.com.au\/products\/scaevola-aemula-mauve-clusters-native-fan-flower-50mm-pot","provider":"Oldboy's Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}