Botanical Name: Scaevola aemula ‘Scalora® Suntastic’ 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: Bright Golden-Yellow 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 ‘Scalora® Suntastic’

Scaevola ‘Scalora® Suntastic’ delivers vibrant golden-yellow fan-shaped flowers on a durable, trailing plant built for extreme summer conditions. The blooms are produced continuously without deadheading, creating steady color from late spring until frost. The Scalora® series is known for improved branching, uniform growth, and superior heat tolerance, and ‘Suntastic’ lives up to that reputation. It spreads gracefully over container edges and quickly fills space without becoming leggy.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Suntastic’ has been a rock-solid heat performer, thriving in full sun, high temperatures, wind, and humidity with minimal care. It maintains flower coverage even during drought stress and rebounds quickly after dry periods. We especially appreciate its low-maintenance nature. Few annuals perform this consistently without deadheading or constant attention, making it ideal for busy gardeners and high-exposure locations.

Scalora® Suntastic vs. Other Scaevola Varieties

Scalora® Suntastic is the most stress-tolerant option in this lineup, built for relentless sun, reflected heat, and long summer stretches where other scaevola begin to slow down. Compared to Fairy™ Pink, Suntastic maintains stronger flowering under extreme exposure, particularly in baskets and window boxes that dry quickly. Its performance edge shows most clearly during peak summer, when softer-colored varieties may thin or pause.

In terms of habit, Suntastic develops a full, assertive trailing form with excellent coverage, though it is slightly less refined than the Surdiva® Series. Where Surdiva® Fashion Pink and Blue Violet feel more polished and uniform, Suntastic leans utilitarian—dense, vigorous, and forgiving. It fills space quickly and recovers fast after stress. Within this group, Suntastic is best positioned for gardeners who value durability over elegance. It may not be the most decorative option in close-up designs, but for high-exposure locations and low-maintenance success, it consistently outperforms expectations.