Scaevola taccada - Waaierbloem (5)

Hoogte: 70 cm.

Bloeit: jaarrond

Type: TP

Winterhard in: zones 10-11 (10C)

Kuipplant met vlezig blad, witte waaierbloemen en witte bessen. Verdraagt harde wind en zout.

Zaai-instructies: Verwijder vruchtvlees en week zaden 24 uur. Kiem in >3 mnd, 18-23C

Plant-instructies: Droge, zanderige grond in volle zon

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Description:

A useful addition to seaside gardens since it tolerates very dry conditions and strong, salty winds. It is freely branching, often sprawling, and has fleshy, pale green leaves. The small, five-lobed white flowers appear on only one side of the corolla tube, leading to its popular name: half flower.

Height: 70 cm.

Flowers: all year

Type: TP

Hardy in: zones 10-11 (10C)

Sowing instructions:

The seeds can float for months in the ocean and still germinate after having been in salt water for up to a year. It seems the seeds germinate best after 250 days in salt water. However, it is easy to grow this plant from seed even without a salt water soak. The seeds need to be removed from the flesh before planting. Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours. Plant them about 0.5 cm. deep in a well drained potting mix. Seeds can take up to 3 months to germinate.

Planting instructions: Dry, sandy soil in full sun