Tough native beauty with elegant flowing colour
Scaevola aemula Fairy White is a beautiful trailing Australian native groundcover featuring masses of crisp white fan flowers over lush green foliage. Ideal for Melbourne gardens, Fairy White brings soft cascading colour to hanging baskets, retaining walls, borders and coastal landscapes. Its fast-spreading habit creates dense coverage while remaining drought tolerant and low maintenance once established. Flowering generously through the warmer months, this hardy native adds brightness, texture and effortless Australian style to modern outdoor spaces.
Plant Chart
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Scaevola aemula ‘Fairy White’ |
| Common Name | Fairy White Fan Flower |
| Plant Type | Native Groundcover |
| Height | 15cm – 25cm |
| Width | 80cm – 1.5m |
| Position | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Watering | Low once established |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Foliage | Green |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Uses | Groundcover, Hanging Baskets, Borders, Retaining Walls, Coastal Gardens |
| Maintenance | Very Low |
Fast-growing groundcover with effortless flowering impact
Scaevola aemula Fairy White is the perfect choice for gardeners wanting soft flowing colour with outstanding durability. Its trailing habit creates elegant cascading displays across walls, pots and garden beds while producing masses of pure white blooms for months at a time. Hardy, drought tolerant and easy to grow, Fairy White delivers fresh brightness and reliable performance in Melbourne gardens with very little upkeep required.
