- Height 18-22 Inches
- Width 16-24 Inches
- Use as a filler when using in containers
- Attract bees, butterflies & hummingbirds!
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
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 Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
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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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
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.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
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.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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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