Bombay Dark Blue Scaevola Plant

The Bombay Dark Blue Scaevola Plant is prized first for its heat tolerance and low maintenance, and secondly for its versatility, being well-suited as a trailing ground cover or cascading out of hanging baskets or patio containers. The lavender-blue fan flowers are sprinkled throughout the well branched, semi-trailing foliage, tending to be darker purple with lower temperatures. Bombay Dark Blue prefers good light and warm temps, rewarding you with nonstop color for the season!

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in late spring after the last frost date when the soil has warmed

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.5
• - Tolerates sandy or rocky soil but performs best in fertile, well-drained soil

Watering Specifics:

• - Water regularly, especially during hot weather, to keep the soil evenly moist
• - Once established, Scaevola is drought-tolerant but will perform better with consistent moisture

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
• - Supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - Remove spent blooms to promote continuous flowering

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-resistant
• - Monitor for signs of root rot, particularly in poorly drained soil

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms continuously from late spring through fall, adding color to garden beds and containers

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Heat-tolerant and performs well in hot, dry conditions
• - Not frost-hardy

Companion Plants for Scaevola:

• - Calibrachoa: Their trailing habit and abundant flowers create a vibrant display with Scaevola
• - Lantana: These heat-tolerant, colorful plants complement Scaevola’s fan-shaped blooms
• - Verbena: Their clusters of small flowers provide a striking contrast with Scaevola’s unique blooms
• - Bacopa: The small, delicate flowers of Bacopa add texture and interest to container plantings with Scaevola
• - Petunias: Their bold colors and trailing habit pair well with Scaevola in garden beds and hanging baskets