Do you want to grow scaevola in Texas, but don’t know when to plant them?
Planting scaevola is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- scaevola are not able to survive frost or cold weather under 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
So if you plant them outside too early in the spring they will die. And if you plant them too late, your scaevola won’t produce a bloom.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time to plant scaevola in Texas:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow Scaevola, Check Out This GUIDE!
When to Plant Scaevola in Texas
As you may have already guessed, you need to pay very close attention to your local weather in the spring. Specifically, you are going to need to watch when the last frost occurs.
In general, when there hasn’t been a frost for two weeks, you are SAFE to plant your scaevola outside in Texas!
For your reference, I have created this table for average frost dates for most major cities in Texas. If your city is not listed below you can find its Last & First Frost Dates HERE.
Texas Last & First Frost Dates
Unfortunately, Mother Nature plays cruel tricks on us every year.
It should be noted that the above dates are just averages.
There are years when the last frost comes MUCH later. Sometimes, the last frost happens much earlier and you can get your scaevola planted outside in Texas much quicker.
Like I said before, you need to be very diligent in checking your local weather.
So what happens if a frost comes AFTER you plant your scaevola?
When you know a frost is coming you need to take action.
- If scaevola are in pots, bring them inside
- If scaevola are in the ground, cover them in burlap and hope they survive
Also, make sure not to plant your scaevola in your garden too late.
- Planting scaevola too late will cause small blooms or even worse, no blooms.
When Should You Start Your Scaevola Seeds Indoors?
Depending on the type of scaevola, it takes roughly 30 days to grow scaevola from seed indoors and then transplant them to your garden. And then another 6 months to bloom!
For a specific date that you should start scaevola seeds indoors you should:
- Find the last average frost date HERE
- And then subtract 30 days from it
Not only this, but I recommend again paying close attention to your local weather report.
It should also be noted that the best technique for bringing your scaevola plants outside is to introduce them (in their pots) outside for an hour. And then increase the amount of time they spend outside each day by an hour until they have been outside for 8 hours.
This will “harden” your scaevola plant, increasing its chances of fighting off diseases, insects, droughts, and wet conditions.
If you want to learn WHEN to plant ANY Flower in Texas, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.
