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Starcluster™ Pentas
Pentas lanceolata Starcluster™ Series
Pronunciation: PEN-tas lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh
SKU #31550
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, 16 to 24 in. wide.
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| Description | Large clusters of starry flowers on sturdy stems. Loves hot and humid summer conditions and requires only low maintenance. A showy choice for season-long vivid color in the landscape or containers. A frost-tender perennial in warm winter regions; treat as an annual elsewhere. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in slightly acidic, nutrient-rich, well-drained soils. Performs best in tropical-like environments with full sun. Water regularly to maintain a semi-moist but not soggy soil surface; take care not to overwater. Feed monthly. Reblooms freely without deadheading. |
| History | Syngenta's Starcluster™ Pentas were introduced in 2013; within the same year, Starcluster™was the recipient of the Medal of Excellence Industry's Choice Award, presented by Greenhouse Grower. The Starcluster™series includes (but may not be limited to) the following varieties: Appleblossom, Lavender, Pink, Red Imp., Rose, Rose Imp., Violet, and White. |
Details
| Description | Large clusters of starry flowers on sturdy stems. Loves hot and humid summer conditions and requires only low maintenance. A showy choice for season-long vivid color in the landscape or containers. A frost-tender perennial in warm winter regions; treat as an annual elsewhere. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in slightly acidic, nutrient-rich, well-drained soils. Performs best in tropical-like environments with full sun. Water regularly to maintain a semi-moist but not soggy soil surface; take care not to overwater. Feed monthly. Reblooms freely without deadheading. |
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History
| History | Syngenta's Starcluster™ Pentas were introduced in 2013; within the same year, Starcluster™was the recipient of the Medal of Excellence Industry's Choice Award, presented by Greenhouse Grower. The Starcluster™series includes (but may not be limited to) the following varieties: Appleblossom, Lavender, Pink, Red Imp., Rose, Rose Imp., Violet, and White. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.