Scaevola Whirlwind Pink Plants

Before you begin digging, make sure you find the proper location in your landscape for your new plant. A spot that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day, has well-draining soil, and plenty of space for your plant to grow to full maturity. Fan flowers are not particular to soil pH, however, they do not do well in soggy soil conditions. They do very well in low-water gardens because they are drought-tolerant. The best time to plant your Scaevola is in the spring when there is not more potential for a frost.
When you are planting, make sure to amend any dense or heavy soil with organic matter. This will help encourage and improve drainage in the soil. Next, place the root system in a hole that is dug to the same depth that your plant was growing in, in its original container. Always be sure to plant them at least 12 to 18 inches apart giving them plenty of room to spread.

Pink fan flowers have a trailing habit making them great plants for window boxes, hanging plants, or as a spiller plant in any other container. When potting, make sure to use a general-purpose potting mix that has excelent drainage. We recommend using Espoma Organic Potting Mix sold at Garden Goods Direct. It is also important to place your plant near the edge of its container to give them the chance to casscaed oer the sides as it grows. They also go great in a garden when used as a ground cover, in rock gardens, or as a border plant. Fan flowers even look beautiful when used as a cut flower in a floral arrangement.  

This annual is relatively easy to take care of and is resistant to a variety of climate conditions. However, it is still very much susceptible to pests and diseases you should look out for. Firstly, this plant is very sensitive to soggy soil. It is a drought-tolerant plant, meaning its roots will rot very quickly if it is left in soil that is too wet. To prevent this, always plant in well-draining soil and if your plant is potted, make sure the container has great drainage holes for excess water to escape. Because these plants are native to Australia, they have become sensitive to phosphorous because Australia's soil does not have as high of a concentration as we do in the U.S. If you notice your plant's foliage is wilted and there is discoloration, your soil could be the issue.
Also, pests are a slight issue for a few reasons. Spider mites are known for sucking large amounts of sap from their foliage causing them to wilt and turn yellow. Aphids are also an issue and they could eat your plant's leaves if you are not careful.