{"id":8213,"date":"2023-07-02T02:35:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T06:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/?p=8213"},"modified":"2023-07-01T02:41:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T06:41:10","slug":"how-to-plant-and-grow-pentas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/02\/how-to-plant-and-grow-pentas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plant and Grow Pentas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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These pollinator-attracting plants bring butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to your garden.<\/p>

Pentas (Pentas lanceolata<\/em>) is one of the\u00a0best pollinator-attracting plants\u00a0around. It blooms all summer long, even during the hottest weather conditions. The large clusters of starry blooms on pentas are the perfect\u00a0landing pads for pollinators\u00a0such as butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Blooms come in shades of pink, white, red, and lavender. The plant grows well both in the ground and in containers and even makes a good houseplant if enough light is present.<\/p>

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BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas Overview<\/h3>
GENUS NAME<\/td>Pentas lanceolata<\/td><\/tr>
COMMON NAME<\/td>Pentas<\/td><\/tr>
PLANT TYPE<\/td>Annual, Perennial<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHT<\/td>Sun<\/td><\/tr>
HEIGHT<\/td>1 to 3 feet<\/td><\/tr>
WIDTH<\/td>12 to 48 inches<\/td><\/tr>
FLOWER COLOR<\/td>Pink, Purple, Red, White<\/td><\/tr>
FOLIAGE COLOR<\/td>Blue\/Green<\/td><\/tr>
SEASON FEATURES<\/td>Fall Bloom, Summer Bloom<\/td><\/tr>
SPECIAL FEATURES<\/td>Attracts Birds, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance<\/td><\/tr>
ZONES<\/td>10, 11<\/td><\/tr>
PROPAGATION<\/td>Leaf Cuttings, Seed, Stem Cuttings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>
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Where to Plant Pentas<\/span><\/h2>

Pentas plants are\u00a0grown as annuals in most climates\u00a0but are perennial in warmer areas (USDA Hardiness Zones 10 and 11). Native to Africa and Arabia, pentas tolerates hot, humid summers and makes a great bedding and container plant.<\/p>

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Pentas Care Tips<\/span><\/h2>

Overall, pentas are low-maintenance and easy to grow in any garden setting.<\/p>

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Light<\/span><\/h3>

Ideally, pentas prefer to be\u00a0planted in full sun.<\/p>

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Soil and Water<\/span><\/h3>

Plant pentas in moist,\u00a0well-drained soil\u00a0that has a neutral pH. Pentas dry out quickly, so give them supplemental water during dry spells.<\/p>

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Fertilizer<\/span><\/h3>

Give pentas a\u00a0dose of balanced liquid fertilizer\u00a0on a monthly basis to keep up flower production.<\/p>

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Pruning<\/span><\/h3>

The overall habit of these plants is neat and compact. If plants get too long and woody, cut them back\u2014the plants will rejuvenate themselves. You can also prevent overgrowth by giving the plants a pinch at the tips when they are young to encourage low branching.\u00a0Keep plants deadheaded\u00a0and remove any spent blooms to encourage the constant reproduction of flowers.<\/p>

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Pests and Problems<\/span><\/h2>

Newer varieties have improved disease resistance. While pentas don’t face many problems with disease, spider mites and\u00a0aphids can be a problem. Keep an eye out for these (especially in the heat of the summer) and take care of them at the first signs of a problem.<\/p>

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How to Propagate Pentas<\/span><\/h2>

To\u00a0propagate pentas, cut off a stem\u00a0and remove the bloom and most of the leaves. Dip the stem in rooting powder and insert it into potting soil. Keep it moist and in a shady place while the roots develop. You can also use leaf cuttings or grow pentas from seed.<\/p>

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Types of Pentas<\/span><\/h2>

Penta varieties bloom in colors that range from white and pale lavender to pink and deep red. Here are some favorites.<\/p>

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‘Butterfly Light Lavender’ Pentas<\/span><\/h3>
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BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas<\/i>\u00a0‘Butterfly Light Lavender’ bears lavender-pink flower heads on compact 14-inch-tall plants.<\/p>

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‘Graffiti Bright Red’ Pentas<\/span><\/h3>
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DEAN SCHOEPPNER<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas<\/i>\u00a0‘Graffiti Bright Red’ bears large clusters of rich-red flowers on dwarf 12-inch-tall plants.<\/p>

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‘Graffiti Lipstick’ Pentas<\/span><\/h3>
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JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas<\/i>\u00a0‘Graffiti Lipstick’ is adorned by clusters of bright rosy-pink flowers on compact 12-inch-tall plants.<\/p>

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‘Graffiti Pink’ Pentas<\/span><\/h3>
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MARTY BALDWIN<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas<\/i>\u00a0‘Graffiti Pink’ bears big heads of pink flowers on 12-inch-tall plants.<\/p>

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‘Graffiti Red Lace’ Pentas<\/span><\/h3>
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BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas<\/i>\u00a0‘Graffiti Red Lace’ bears large heads of red flowers with white centers on 1-foot-tall plants.<\/p>

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‘Graffiti White’ Pentas<\/span><\/h3>
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BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas<\/i>\u00a0‘Graffiti White’ bears large flower heads of pure-white blooms on 12-inch-tall plants.<\/p>

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‘Kaleidoscope Appleblossom’ Pentas<\/span><\/h3>
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BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas<\/i>\u00a0‘Kaleidoscope Appleblossom’ shows off clusters of soft-pink flowers through the summer. It grows 18 inches tall.<\/p>

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‘Kaleidoscope Deep Red’ Pentas<\/span><\/h3>
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BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas<\/i>\u00a0‘Kaleidoscope Deep Red’ is an especially showy selection with clusters of rich-red flowers all summer long. It grows 18 inches tall.<\/p>

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‘Kaleidoscope Pink’ Pentas<\/span><\/h3>
\"Pink<\/div><\/div>
MARTY BALDWIN<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas<\/i>\u00a0‘Kaleidoscope Pink’ bears large clusters of soft-pink blooms on 18-inch-tall plants.<\/p>

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‘Northern Lights Lavender’ Pentas<\/span><\/h3>
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JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pentas<\/i>\u00a0‘Northern Lights Lavender’ is a large selection that’s been bred to tolerate cooler temperatures. It offers lavender-pink flowers on a 4-foot-tall plant.<\/p>

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Pentas Companion Plants<\/span><\/h2>

Lantana<\/span><\/h3>
\"Lantana<\/div><\/div>
JUSTIN HANCOCK<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

If you have a hot, baked spot,\u00a0lantana is your answer. This hardworking plant not only thrives with little moisture and in full, unyielding sun, it does so with ease. In fact, lantana is a flower that seems to have it all: It produces an abundance of brightly colored flowers all summer and fall, and it’s a magnet for butterflies (hummingbirds like it, too). It’s easy to grow and a great choice for containers. Plus, if you have a sunny spot indoors, you can grow it as a charming indoor plant. In frost-free climates (Zones 9\u201311), it’s a great perennial groundcover, as well.<\/p>

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Salvia<\/span><\/h3>
\"Salvia\"<\/div><\/div>

BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

There are few gardens that don’t have at least one\u00a0salvia growing in them. Whether you have sun or shade, a dry garden or lots of rainfall, there’s a salvia that you’ll find indispensable. All attract hummingbirds, especially the red ones, and are great picks for hot, dry sites where you want tons of color all season. Most salvias don’t like cool weather, so plant them outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.<\/p>

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African Marigold<\/span><\/h3>
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BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

There’s nothing subtle\u00a0about an African marigold, and thank goodness for that! It’s a big, flamboyant, colorful punch of color for the sunny bed, border, or large container. Most are yellow, orange, or cream. Plants get up to 3 feet tall and produce huge 3-inch puffball blooms, while dwarf varieties get just 1 foot tall. The mounded dark green foliage is always clean, fresh, and tidy. Grow them in a warm, sunny spot with moist, well-drained soil all summer long.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

These pollinator-attracting plants bring butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to your garden. Pentas (Pentas lanceolata) is one of the\u00a0best pollinator-attracting plants\u00a0around. It blooms all summer long, even during the hottest weather conditions. The large clusters of starry blooms on pentas are the perfect\u00a0landing pads for pollinators\u00a0such as butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Blooms come in shades of pink, white, red, and lavender. The plant grows well both in the ground and in containers and even makes a good houseplant if enough light is present. \u00a0 BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA Pentas Overview GENUS NAME Pentas lanceolata COMMON NAME Pentas PLANT TYPE Annual, Perennial LIGHT Sun HEIGHT 1 to 3 feet WIDTH 12 to 48 inches FLOWER COLOR Pink, Purple, Red, White FOLIAGE COLOR Blue\/Green SEASON FEATURES Fall Bloom, Summer Bloom SPECIAL FEATURES Attracts Birds, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance ZONES 10, 11 PROPAGATION Leaf Cuttings, Seed, Stem Cuttings \u00a0 Where to Plant Pentas…<\/p>\n

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