{"product_id":"scaevola-aussie-salute-blue","title":"Scaevola aemula Aussie Salute Blue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"495\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eScaevola aemula\u003c\/em\u003e 'Aussie Salute Blue' is a hardy, low-growing Australian native ground cover that produces a profusion of vibrant blue fan-shaped flowers over an extended flowering season. Its dense, spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for garden borders, rockeries, hanging baskets, retaining walls and containers. Heat tolerant and low maintenance, this colourful native performs exceptionally well in Sunshine Coast gardens.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kgmwg\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eProduces masses of striking blue fan-shaped flowers from spring through to autumn, with flowering often continuing for much of the year in warmer climates. The blooms attract native bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3nt59l\" data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eSmall, bright green foliage forms a dense mat, providing year-round colour and an attractive backdrop to the abundant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6um3ei\" data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eFruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eProduces small, inconspicuous fruits following flowering, which are not considered an ornamental feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ua95zn\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eA low-growing, spreading evergreen ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 metres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"e21a7f\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xpok7e\" data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eThrives in full sun to part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lz5or8\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003ePrefers well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bo45v7\" data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eDrought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1idfot2\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003ePerforms well in sandy and coastal soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ct0lag\" data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eSuitable for humid and subtropical climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zzlkyv\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eTolerates light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ynplfa\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o52thc\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eGround cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oz1glz\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eBorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gspu6t\" data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eRockeries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15g9f3l\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eHanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5hsryn\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003ePots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p2222w\" data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eRetaining walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5hn3on\" data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mio4d6\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003ePollinator-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xg1pnf\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eWater regularly during establishment. Once established, 'Aussie Salute Blue' requires minimal watering. Light trimming after heavy flowering helps maintain a tidy appearance and encourages fresh growth and repeat flowering. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6zzv5x\" data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eAussie Salute Blue\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent low-maintenance native for adding long-lasting colour to the garden. Its spreading habit suppresses weeds, softens garden edges and provides a reliable display of flowers for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zuh02s\" data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eLooks fantastic planted with Lomandra, Dianella, Grevillea, Westringia, Myoporum, Carpobrotus, Kangaroo Paw (\u003cem data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eAnigozanthos\u003c\/em\u003e) and other Australian native ground covers and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aussie Salute Blue Fan Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eScaevola aemula\u003c\/em\u003e 'Aussie Salute Blue'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodeniaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian cultivated variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Native and Grasses plants","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":43192436916404,"sku":"","price":13.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/4965\/4708\/files\/Scaevola-aemula-Aussie-SaluteBlue_-Sunshine-Coast-Nursery.jpg?v=1784444155","url":"https:\/\/www.gardencentresunshinecoast.com.au\/products\/scaevola-aussie-salute-blue","provider":" Sunshine Coast Nursery \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}