{"product_id":"scaevola-a-blue-touch-fan-flower","title":"Scaevola ‘A Blue Touch’ - Fan Flower","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA spreading, trailing annual with masses of fan-shaped lavender-blue flowers, \u003ci\u003eScaevola ‘A Blue Touch’\u003c\/i\u003e adds effortless colour to containers, hanging baskets, and the edges of sunny borders. Its flowers bloom continuously from late spring to the first frost without deadheading, and its tough, drought-tolerant nature makes it a low-maintenance choice for summer displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScaevola ‘A Blue Touch’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Fan Flower, is celebrated for its unique flower shape and long-lasting colour. It thrives in full sun and requires very little fuss once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.087%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 26.4348%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 25.0435%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 48.5217%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTrailing, Long-flowering, Heat and drought tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eScaevola aemula\u003c\/i\u003e ‘A Blue Touch’ (cultivar of an Australian native; \u003ci\u003eScaevola\u003c\/i\u003e comes from Latin, meaning ‘left-handed’, referring to the fan shape of the flowers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFan Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSpecies native to Australia; this cultivar bred for compact growth and vivid colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo deadheading required – self-cleaning. Light trimming can improve shape or encourage more flowering if it becomes leggy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOccasionally visited by bees, though not a major pollinator plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a sheltered, well-drained spot. Best in containers, window boxes, or hanging baskets where it can trail freely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater regularly until established, then moderately – tolerant of short dry spells once mature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWell-drained, light soil or compost. Avoid waterlogging, especially in pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season to maintain strong flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePerfect for holiday planters – its trailing habit, resilience, and long bloom time make it ideal if you want maximum colour with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":56403022217597,"sku":"7270258402571","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/scaevola-a-blue-touch-fan-flower-6460437.jpg?v=1752109322","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/scaevola-a-blue-touch-fan-flower","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}