Blue Brilliance Fan Flower | Vivid Blue Fan Shaped Blooms

Blue Brilliance Fan Flower

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$16.90

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Blue Brilliance Fan Flower

Scaevola 'Blue Brilliance'

A vigorous, self-cleaning fan flower with a long season of dark violet-blue blooms and a perfect trailing habit for containers.

$16.90

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Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

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Blue Brilliance Fan Flower is a vigorous, heat-tolerant annual celebrated for its profuse display of unique, dark violet-blue, fan-shaped blooms and its tidy, mounded to trailing growth habit . A standout in the Scaevola genus, this plant is prized for its exceptional branching and its ability to produce a non-stop show of flowers from late spring through summer and well into fall, all without the need for deadheading . Its glossy green foliage forms a dense, well-branched mound from which stems gracefully spill over the edges of containers, making it an outstanding, low-maintenance "spiller" for hanging baskets, window boxes, and large combination planters .

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, bright green, lance-shaped leaves; unique, one-sided, fan-shaped flowers (½ to 1 inch) in a rich, dark violet-blue, blooming in neat clusters from late spring to fall .
Mature Height: 12-20 inches (30-51 cm) .
Mature Spread: 24-28 inches (61-71 cm) .
Growth Rate: Fast and vigorous .
Hardiness Zones: Tender perennial (USDA zones 9-11); grown as an annual elsewhere .
Light Requirement: Full sun (6+ hours daily) .
Core Benefits: Exceptionally long bloom season, self-cleaning (no deadheading), heat and drought tolerant, vigorous branching, attracts bees and butterflies, low maintenance .
Best Uses: Hanging baskets (spiller), container combinations, window boxes, mass plantings, ground cover, cascading over walls, landscape edging.

Q: Is Blue Brilliance a perennial or an annual?
A: It is a tender perennial, reliably hardy only in USDA zones 9-11 . In most of North America, it is grown as a spectacular, long-blooming annual for the spring-to-fall season. It will not survive freezing winter temperatures.

Q: How do I keep it blooming so profusely all season?
A: 'Blue Brilliance' is naturally free-flowering and requires very little care. Because it is self-cleaning, you don't need to deadhead it . For the best performance, plant it in full sun and provide moderate, consistent watering. An occasional application of a balanced fertilizer during the growing season will help ensure the most abundant flower display .

Q: How much sun does it need for the best flower display?
A: For the most abundant and vibrant blooms, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) . It will tolerate light afternoon shade, especially in very hot climates, but flowering may be somewhat reduced.

Q: Can it be used in containers or hanging baskets?
A: Absolutely. This is one of the best plants for hanging baskets and containers. Its vigorous, trailing, mounding habit makes it a perfect "spiller" in container combinations, where its stems will gracefully cascade over the sides, providing a waterfall of deep blue flowers all summer long .

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Fan flowers are generally considered resistant to deer and rabbits, making them an excellent choice for gardens where these animals are a concern .