- Height 18-22 Inches
- Width 16-24 Inches
- Use as a filler when using in containers
- Deer, disease & drought resistant!
Add a splash of color that will last all season with this plant’s large clusters of showy, blush-pink flowers. Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower truly shines from planting to frost. It has an upright habit, 18-22 inches in height. This award-winning pentas is a must-have for any style of garden.
Deer seldom damage these plants that are also disease resistant; plus, they have a moderate to high resistance to drought. They are not only lovely but provide food for pollinators: attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds that are drawn to their easy-access, shallow blooms. Pentas grow wild in the Arabian Peninsula and Eastern Africa. Use them as a filler in containers. Create mass plantings in the landscape. They are the perfect height for the middle of the mixed border, for small spaces, and along walkways. They make great cut flowers.
Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower Care
Pentas do best with a controlled-release fertilizer at planting and again midsummer. They can tolerate poorer soils but prefer a pH close to 7. This easy-care plant does not need deadheading, nor cutting back. Its water needs are average, preferring soil moisture about the same as a wrung-out sponge. Note that when they are drought-stressed they become susceptible to spider mites. A full-sun location is best, but it will endure some shade – just give it at least three hours of direct sun each day. They love heat and humidity.
You can grow this plant indoors if you have high light levels. Bring them indoors before the first frost and place them in a cool room on a tray filled with gravel and water.
Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower Spacing
In a 12-inch container, space one Sunstar® Pink Pentas with two Sunstar® Pink caladium and one Diamond Snow® Euphorbia. Give them 10-14 inches of space in landscape beds. Pentas have a spread of 16-24 inches, but it is okay to place them closer when creating container gardens.
Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 11 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: Blush Pink |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 18-22 Inches |
| Spread: 16-24 Inches |
| Spacing: 10-14 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Border Plant, Container, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Cut Flower, Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Pentas lanceolata 'Sunstar Pink' USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
| Common Name: Sunstar® Pink Egyptian Star Flower |
| Other Name(s): Egyptian Starcluster |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- PENSPP
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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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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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
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
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
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations