Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Part of the fun in adding annuals to the garden bed or containers each year is filling in with bursts of color, and Pentas Sunstar Red is a cherry-red flowering award winner. A hybrid of Pentas lanceolata, Pentas Sunstar Red also is called the Egyptian Star Flower. Giant clusters of star-shaped flowers fill in all summer over dark green leaves.
This Pentas can add a touch of fanciness to fill containers, create borders or create a mass planting of deep red flowers. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, so the More Sunstar Reds, the better. The plant grows to about 18 to 22 inches high and up to 24 inches wide in an upright habit. It loves heat, resists common diseases and reblooms with no deadheading or other effort from gardeners. And you can cut the flowers to bring inside and enjoy in short flower arrangements.
Sunstar® Red Egyptian Star Flower Care
Choose a sunny or mostly sunny spot for Pentas Sunstar Red and in fertile, slightly acidic soil. Water the pentas after planting and give it average water during the growing season. Container-grown plants might need more frequent watering than those in the ground, so water when the potting mix feels dry. Fertilize Sunstar Red with a controlled-release fertilizer after planting, and once during summer to help boost its health through fall.
Pentas Sunstar Red needs little to no attention other than watering. It can take hot summer days, resist diseases common to other plants, and needs no pruning. There is no need to deadhead, or remove spent blooms. The plant is an annual in nearly all growing zones, but if in a container, you can bring it inside to enjoy the final blooms or cut the stalks and place them in a short vase.
Sunstar® Red Egyptian Star Flower Spacing
This versatile annual needs a little room to fill out, so space plants 10 to 14 inches apart, depending on the effect you want. Place them closer to 10 inches in containers or mass plantings to fill in fully or 14 inches apart for a border.
Sunstar® Red Egyptian Star Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 11 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: Cherry Red |
| 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 Red' USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
| Common Name: Sunstar® Red Egyptian Star Flower |
| Other Name(s): Egyptian Starcluster |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- PENSDP
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.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
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
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
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
All annuals, houseplants & vegetables, we provide a 30-day warranty to ensure that your plants thrive.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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