Botanical Name: Scaevola aemula ‘Surdiva® Blue Violet’ Common Name: Fan Flower Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in All Climates (Perennial in USDA Zones 10–11) Size: 8–12" Tall × 18–24" Spread Growth Habit: Trailing, Spreading, Well-Branched Habit Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Sandy or Coastal Conditions Water Needs: Low to Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding for Best Performance Features: Rich Blue-Violet Fan-Shaped Flowers, Excellent Heat Tolerance, Self-Cleaning, Continuous Bloom Uses: Hanging Baskets, Containers, Window Boxes, Groundcover-Style Plantings, Coastal Gardens

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More About Scaevola ‘Surdiva® Blue Violet’

Scaevola ‘Surdiva® Blue Violet’ is prized for its saturated blue-violet fan-shaped blooms that deliver cool, vivid color through the hottest months of the year. Flowers are produced continuously along trailing stems, creating a cascading display that stays full and vibrant without deadheading.

The Surdiva® series was bred for uniform growth, strong branching, and improved heat performance, making this variety especially dependable in full sun and high-exposure locations.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Surdiva® Blue Violet’ has been a rock-solid summer performer, maintaining flower coverage through heat, humidity, and short dry spells. It keeps a tidy, trailing habit and rebounds quickly after stress, making it ideal for containers that receive intense sun.

We especially appreciate its color stability. The blue-violet tones hold well without washing out, even during peak summer temperatures.

‘Surdiva® Blue Violet’ vs. Other Trailing Annuals

Compared to calibrachoa and trailing petunias, scaevola offers superior heat and drought tolerance with far less maintenance.

Within the Surdiva® series, ‘Blue Violet’ provides the coolest, most saturated color, pairing beautifully with whites, yellows, pinks, and silver foliage. For gardeners seeking a tough, trailing annual with reliable blue-violet color and nonstop bloom, Scaevola ‘Surdiva® Blue Violet’ is an excellent choice.