Pentas lanceolata 'Graffiti Bright Red'

Family

Rubiaceae

Botanical Name

PENTAS lanceolata 'Graffiti Bright Red'( GRAFFITI SERIES)

Plant Common Name

Egyptian Starcluster, Pentas, Starflower

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General Description

Luring butterflies and the inquisitive hummingbird, the blood red flowers of the Graffiti Bright Red pentas is perfect for the hot summer. A bushy, compact, tropical perennial that is often grown as an annual, it has origins from plants native to northeastern Africa. Lacking frosts, it is evergreen and has dark green, lance-shaped leaves that contrast nicely with its large, vibrant clusters of small tubular, star-shaped flowers that are bright red with a tiny white center. These are everblooming but appreciate regular deadheading for the best continuing flower display.

Heat, humidity and drought tolerant once established, Egyptian starcluster needs full to part sun and fertile, well drained soil. It is a vigorous tender perennial that is ideal for sunny borders, butterfly gardens, hanging baskets and containers.

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