Surdiva® Blue Violet Improved Scaevola Plant

Surdiva® Blue Violet Improved stands out with its striking blue-violet blooms that bring a cool and calming vibe to any space. Its vigorous, semi-trailing growth habit is perfect for containers and hanging baskets. This variety's ability to handle extreme heat and bloom continuously throughout the growing season makes it a must-have for vibrant summer displays. Awarded the 2022 Westhoff-Western Michigan Trials Best of Show, it demonstrates its unparalleled garden performance.

Surdiva® Blue Violet Improved Scaevola Plants are grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be grown during any frost-free period when daytime temperatures are consistently above 60°F

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

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in with 6+ hours of direct sun, can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Heat-tolerant and performs well in hot, dry conditions

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