Scaevola

Buy the Scaevola (Scaevola aemula) in Dubai & UAE — a tough, trailing flowering plant, also known as Fan Flower, prized for its unique fan-shaped purple-blue blooms and spreading habit that makes it perfect for groundcover, hanging baskets and container edges. Discover more in our ground cover plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Scaevola in the UAE

Scaevola is a heat- and drought-tolerant favourite that flowers continuously through the warm season, thriving where many plants struggle. Its trailing stems are smothered in distinctive fan-shaped flowers, making it an excellent low-maintenance groundcover, spiller for pots and baskets, and a reliable source of long-lasting colour.

Key Benefits

• Distinctive fan-shaped purple-blue flowers, often white or pink too
• Continuous flowering through the warm season
• Excellent heat and drought tolerance
• Ideal trailing plant for groundcover, baskets and containers
• Low-maintenance and self-cleaning — no deadheading needed

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for the most prolific flowering.
• Watering: Moderate watering; let it dry slightly between waterings.
• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor and sandy soils.
• Feeding: Light, regular feeding supports continuous blooms.
• Grooming: Trim back occasionally to keep it dense and tidy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the flowers fan-shaped? Scaevola flowers have petals arranged on one side, creating a distinctive open fan or hand shape — hence the name Fan Flower.

Is it good for hanging baskets? Yes — its trailing habit makes it a superb spiller for baskets, pots and container edges.

Does it need deadheading? No — it is largely self-cleaning and flowers continuously with little maintenance.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.