Suntastic Scaevola Plant

Suntastic Scaevola is the very first yellow cultivar of this increasingly popular flowering plant. With dark green, serrated foliage as a back drop, the pale, creamy yellow and white blossoms with deep lemony throats really stand out. When first emerging, the white of the blooms is almost a light lime color, adding additional interest to this first ever yellow variety of fan flower. Scaevola is heat-loving and remarkably disease and pest free. Use it in single or mixed plantings in window boxes or in hanging pots, or grow it around your patio to add sunny yellow to your favorite seating area!

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in late spring after the last frost date when the soil has warmed

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.5
• - Tolerates sandy or rocky soil but performs best in fertile, well-drained soil

Watering Specifics:

• - Water regularly, especially during hot weather, to keep the soil evenly moist
• - Once established, Scaevola is drought-tolerant but will perform better with consistent moisture

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
• - Supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - Remove spent blooms to promote continuous flowering

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-resistant
• - Monitor for signs of root rot, particularly in poorly drained soil

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms continuously from late spring through fall, adding color to garden beds and containers

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Heat-tolerant and performs well in hot, dry conditions
• - Not frost-hardy

Companion Plants for Scaevola:

• - Calibrachoa: Their trailing habit and abundant flowers create a vibrant display with Scaevola
• - Lantana: These heat-tolerant, colorful plants complement Scaevola’s fan-shaped blooms
• - Verbena: Their clusters of small flowers provide a striking contrast with Scaevola’s unique blooms
• - Bacopa: The small, delicate flowers of Bacopa add texture and interest to container plantings with Scaevola
• - Petunias: Their bold colors and trailing habit pair well with Scaevola in garden beds and hanging baskets