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Also called Egyptian star clusters, this versatile annual does well in sun or part shade. For very bright shade, pentas are an excellent choice. These summer bloomers come in a variety of shades, including lavender, red, cherry red, pinks and white. The new Butterfly series is a more compact plant.
- How much sun does a penta need?
- Do Pentas like sun or shade?
- What kind of flowers grow in full shade?
- How do you keep Pentas blooming?
- Do Pentas reseed themselves?
- Do Pentas attract butterflies?
How much sun does a penta need?
Pentas Growing Instructions. Plant pentas in a sunny location that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of bright light a day. The plants will grow in almost any soil type, but prefer a well-drained soil that doesn't remain soggy after heavy rains. Pentas is a tender perennial so don't plant until all frost danger has passed ...
Do Pentas like sun or shade?
Pentas are great plants for container gardens and also work well in mass plantings in garden beds. For best results, plant pentas in late spring in a site that receives full sun and has well-drained soil.
What kind of flowers grow in full shade?
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- Caladium, Begonia and Ivy.
How do you keep Pentas blooming?
Pentas make great bedding and container plants. Ideally, pentas prefer to be planted in full sun and in moist, well-drained soil. Pentas will dry out quickly, so give them supplemental water during dry spells. Give pentas a dose of fertilizer on a monthly basis to keep up flower production.
Do Pentas reseed themselves?
Pentas deadhead themselves at the end of their growing season, so you have less maintenance on the plant overall.
Do Pentas attract butterflies?
Pentas is one of the best butterfly-attracting plants around. Pentas develop sparkling star-shaped flowers all summer long in bold hues of red, white, lavender, purple, or pink that attract butterflies by the dozens as well as hummingbirds.
