Abelia 'Suntastic Peach' – Colourful Evergreen Shrub
Botanical name: Abelia × grandiflora 'Suntastic Peach'
Common name: Suntastic Peach Abelia
Plant type: Compact ornamental shrub.
Main features
Height: Approximately 0.8–1 metre.
Width: Approximately 0.8–1 metre.
Foliage: Beautiful variegated green, cream, yellow and apricot.
New growth: Attractive peach, pink and reddish tones.
Flowers: Small, delicate, fragrant white bell-shaped flowers.
Flowering season: Spring, summer and autumn.
Growth habit: Compact, bushy and naturally rounded.
Growth rate: Moderate.
Why is Suntastic Peach so special?
Stunning multicoloured foliage provides colour even when the plant is not flowering.
New growth produces beautiful peach and pink shades.
Red stems create additional colour contrast.
Compact size makes it suitable for smaller gardens.
White flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Excellent alternative to ordinary green hedging plants.
How to care for it in Perth
My Perth tip: Plant in a sunny position for stronger peach and apricot foliage colours. Protect young plants from extreme summer heat and keep the soil consistently moist while establishing.
Landscaping importance
Beautiful low-growing ornamental hedge.
Perfect for garden borders and pathways.
Excellent for colourful mass planting.
Ideal for decorative pots and courtyard gardens.
Wonderful contrast alongside green shrubs and ornamental grasses.
Suitable for modern, cottage-style and contemporary landscapes.
Hedge planting: Approximately 60–70 cm spacing is a useful starting point for a compact hedge.
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