Professional Growing Information I love this plant, but find it hard to find at nurseries around her. Very easy to grow and the butterflies and humming birds love them. I want to try other colors as well.
Butterfly Red Pentas lanceolata
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 18" - 2'
Spread: 10" - 18"
Height: 46cm - 61cm
Spread: 25cm - 46cm
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Details
18 - 24 Inches10 - 15 Inches10 - 18 Inches46cm - 61cm25cm - 38cm25cm - 46cmFeatures
Large true red flowers with excellent vigor
Award WinnerHeat TolerantDrought TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpacing:10 - 15 Inches 25cm - 38cmSpread:10 - 18 Inches 25cm - 46cmFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:RedFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To FrostHardiness Zones:11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Use in combinations, monocultures in all container types, and the landscape; also use as a cut flower
Maintenance Notes:Heat Tolerant.
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1 Review
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Martha, New York, United States, 13 years ago
8 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2006 Flame Proof Dallas Arboretum 2006 Flame Proof Dallas Arboretum 2006 Flame Proof Dallas Arboretum 2006 Flame Proof Dallas Arboretum 2005 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum 2005 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum 2005 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum 2005 Arboretum Approved Dallas Arboretum 4 More colors
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