Add vibrant, star-shaped blooms to your garden with Pentas Lanceolata, a favorite among gardeners for cut flowers and ornamental displays. Known for its bright clusters of pink, red, or white flowers and attractive foliage, this perennial plant attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. These heirloom, GMO-free seeds are carefully selected for high germination, making them ideal for gardeners seeking long-lasting, low-maintenance flowers for beds, borders, containers, and floral arrangements.
Features & Specifications
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Seed Type: Heirloom, GMO-free
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Flower Color: Red, pink, white, or mixed clusters
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Growth Habit: Bushy, upright, and spreading
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Blooming Season: Spring through fall
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Suitable For: Garden beds, borders, containers, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours to enhance germination.
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Soil Requirement: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface or 1/8 inch deep and cover lightly.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, then water moderately.
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Light & Temperature: Provide full sun to partial shade. Ideal temperature: 70–80°F (21–27°C).
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Germination Time: Seeds typically sprout within 10–14 days.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings develop 2–3 true leaves, transplant into garden beds, borders, or containers with proper spacing.