Name: Pentas Lanceolata
SKU: COL0002-PENT
Availability: InStock

Pentas Lanceolata

R68.00

Pentas Lanceolata

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Description

🌸 Pentas lanceolata, also known as the Egyptian Star Flower, is a vibrant, butterfly-attracting gem perfect for brightening up beds, borders, and containers. Here’s a detailed profile you can use:

🌿 Botanical Snapshot

Common Names: Star Flower, Egyptian Star Cluster
Family: Rubiaceae (same as coffee and gardenias)
Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial or annual (depending on frost exposure)
Size: Typically 30–80 cm tall, forming bushy mounds
Foliage: Lance-shaped, slightly hairy green leaves

🌺 Flower Power

Blooms: Clusters of five-petaled, star-shaped flowers
Colors: Red, pink, lavender, purple, and white
Season: Spring through late summer (longer in frost-free zones)
Pollinators: Loved by butterflies, bees, and even hummingbirds

☀️ Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full sun to light afternoon shade
Watering: Moderate; appreciates consistent moisture but dislikes soggy roots
Soil: Fertile, well-drained with added compost
Frost: Semi-hardy – treat as an annual in colder regions or overwinter in pots

✂️ Maintenance Tips

Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming
Light pruning after each flush encourages compact growth
Feed monthly with a balanced flowering plant fertilizer

🌍 Landscape & Design Uses

Ideal for mass planting, border edging, or container displays
Pairs beautifully with Salvia, Angelonia, or Coleus for a tropical flair
Great for pollinator gardens or children’s sensory spaces