- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 - 16 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 14 Inches
- Growing Zones 10 - 11
The Lucky Star Red Pentas or P. lanceolata Lucky Star 'Red' has bold red flowers and looks fantastic without requiring much attention. The vibrant flowers bloom in late spring and summer, and this beauty quickly reblooms, so the landscape has consistent color. Broad, dark green foliage comes to a point and provides dynamic contrast to the bright flowers.
Pentas plants have a mounded growth habit and work well in a mixed bed or border. Use this lush plant to create a dazzling mass planting, or include it in a mixed container where it works as a filler. The Lucky Star Red Pentas is low maintenance and heat tolerant, making this a good annual for inexperienced or hands-off gardeners or for challenging climates. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds favor the star-shaped flowers.
Lucky Star Red Pentas Care
Plant this pentas in a rich, moist, well-drained soil with an acidic pH. Full sun is ideal and allows the plant to rebloom throughout the summer. The Lucky Star Red Pentas can handle dry conditions but flowers best with consistent moisture. Apply a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Pinch faded flowers to promote another flush of blooms. Pentas plants have a naturally lush and bushy form but benefit from a trim to maintain the look and encourage new growth.
Lucky Star Red Pentas Spacing
The Lucky Star Red Pentas stands 12 to 16 inches tall and 12 to 14 inches wide. Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart to create a full-looking planting.
Lucky Star Red Pentas Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 16 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: Vibrant Red Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Combinations, Containers |
| Features: Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Lucky Star Red Pentas |
| Other Name(s): Egyptian Starcluster, Starflower |
| Scientific Name: Pentas lanceolata |
- SKU:
- 123PLA0097-npn
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
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Winter
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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