{"product_id":"scaevola-albida-white-carpet","title":"Scaevola albida 'White Carpet'","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Carpet Fan Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scaevola albida 'White Carpet'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodeniaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (southern coastal regions)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen prostrate groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA tough, low-growing Australian native groundcover perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean and coastal climate, Scaevola albida 'White Carpet' forms dense, spreading mats of soft grey-green foliage carpeted in masses of pure white fan-shaped flowers for months on end. Blooming prolifically from spring through summer with minimal maintenance, it thrives in the harshest coastal conditions and delivers continuous white colour where few plants survive. Ideal for coastal gardens, beachfront properties, erosion control, mass plantings and extreme low-water landscapes, this ultra-tough native brings non-stop flower power and resilience to South Australia's most challenging sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 cm H × 80–120 cm W (low, spreading prostrate habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–70 cm per year under good conditions (fast lateral spread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, soft grey-green succulent-like leaves; dense, low mat-forming growth; evergreen year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of pure white fan-shaped flowers (characteristic \"half-flower\" appearance); blooms prolifically spring through summer (September–February) with peak flowering in spring; occasional flowering throughout the year in mild coastal climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen grey-green structure year-round with spectacular spring–summer flowering; flowers nearly smother foliage at peak bloom, creating a white carpet effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for pollinators—attracts native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional drought tolerance once established; exceptional heat tolerance; frost-tender (may be damaged by hard frosts below -2°C but usually recovers from roots in mild areas); excellent wind tolerance; exceptional coastal tolerance—highly salt-spray and wind resistant (suitable for extreme front-line coastal and beachfront positions); thrives in poor, sandy, saline coastal soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover: 2–3 plants per m²; Mass planting\/erosion control: 80–100 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—non-toxic and safe for pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (essential for best flowering and most compact growth; thrives in exposed, hot positions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally well-drained sandy loam, gravelly soil, or rocky coastal soils; thrives in poor, saline, and coastal limestone soils; excellent drainage essential; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak every 14–21 days in summer (or less—extremely drought-tolerant); minimal to no watering in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance; trim back lightly after main flowering flush if desired to encourage bushier regrowth (optional—naturally tidy); avoid fertilisers (thrives in lean, poor soils); virtually pest and disease-free; fast-growing and may require occasional trimming to contain spread in smaller gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years (may become woody with age; easy to replace or refresh sections)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, Fleurieu Peninsula, coastal suburbs, exposed coastal and extreme beachfront properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to mildly alkaline (pH 6.5–8.5); performs exceptionally well on Adelaide's calcareous and saline coastal soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoastal gardens and beachfront properties—exceptional tolerance to extreme front-line salt spray and wind exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eErosion control on coastal dunes, slopes, and sandy embankments—fast-spreading root system stabilizes soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMass planting in exposed coastal garden beds for white flowering carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLow-maintenance nature strips and verges in harsh coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCascading over retaining walls, raised beds, or planters in coastal positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContemporary coastal landscapes paired with gravel, driftwood, and coastal grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRehabilitation and revegetation projects in degraded coastal sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExtreme low-water, low-maintenance landscapes where few other plants survive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMixed native coastal gardens with coastal rosemary, pigface, and westringia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e'White Carpet' fan flower is the ultimate survival groundcover for Adelaide's harshest coastal and exposed sites. Carpeted in pure white blooms from spring through summer, it thrives in extreme salt spray, wind, heat, drought, and poor saline soils where almost nothing else can grow. Fast-spreading, resilient, and virtually indestructible—it's the go-to native for extreme coastal conditions and beachfront properties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48755296764156,"sku":"SCAE-ALBI-WHIT-CARP-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/scaevola-albida-white-carpet-fan-flower-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1770456446","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/scaevola-albida-white-carpet","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}