Pentas Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Pentas is a warm-season flowering plant grown for its clusters of star-shaped flowers and attractive green foliage. It is commonly planted in flower beds, borders, containers, and butterfly gardens. This plant develops a compact bushy growth habit and blooms well in sunny locations. Pentas grows best in warm climates with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture.

Features

• Produces clusters of star-shaped flowers
• Compact bushy growth habit
• Suitable for beds and containers
• Ideal for warm climate gardens
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for butterfly gardens
• Long flowering season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pentas lanceolata
• Common Name (US): Pentas
• Seed Type / Variety: Flower Seeds
• Growth Habit: Perennial flowering shrub
• USDA Zones: 10 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 21 days at 21 to 25°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate and consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 120 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm