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Pentas lanceolata (Egyptian star)
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per year
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2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pentas lanceolata
Other names
Egyptian star, Egyptian star cluster, Star cluster, Pentas carnea
Genus
Pentas Pentas
Species
P. lanceolata - P. lanceolata is a tender, variable, erect or prostrate, woody-based, evergreen perennial or subshrub with elliptic or lance-shaped, hairy, dark green leaves and flat or domed clusters of tubular, star-shaped, pink, lilac, magenta, blue, or white flowers from spring to autumn.
Pentas lanceolata is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Prostrate
Flower
Magenta, White, Pink, Blue, Lilac in Spring; Blue, White, Pink, Magenta, Lilac in Summer; Blue, White, Pink, Magenta, Lilac in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Red spider mite (box and other) Aphids , Red spider mite (box and other)
General care
Pruning
Pot on or top dress in spring. If treated as an annual, remove and discard at the end of the growing season.
Propagation
Sow seed at 16-18C in spring.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Pentas lanceolata (Egyptian star) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost & leaf mould in bright filtered light. In growth, water freely, feed monthly;sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Overwinter indoors. Tolerates part shade, flowers best in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Pentas lanceolata
Other names
Egyptian star, Egyptian star cluster, Star cluster, Pentas carnea
Genus
Pentas Pentas
Species
P. lanceolata - P. lanceolata is a tender, variable, erect or prostrate, woody-based, evergreen perennial or subshrub with elliptic or lance-shaped, hairy, dark green leaves and flat or domed clusters of tubular, star-shaped, pink, lilac, magenta, blue, or white flowers from spring to autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Prostrate
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Colour
Flower
Magenta, White, Pink, Blue, Lilac in Spring; Blue, White, Pink, Magenta, Lilac in Summer; Blue, White, Pink, Magenta, Lilac in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Red spider mite (box and other)
General care
Pruning
Pot on or top dress in spring. If treated as an annual, remove and discard at the end of the growing season.
Propagation
Sow seed at 16-18C in spring.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Pentas lanceolata (Egyptian star) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost & leaf mould in bright filtered light. In growth, water freely, feed monthly;sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Overwinter indoors. Tolerates part shade, flowers best in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
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