Pelleted Seeds Pentas Butterfly™ Red Flower Seeds

Scientific Name: Pentas lanceolata

Common Name: Egyptian Star Cluster, Star Cluster

Hardiness Degree: 45°F

Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant

Seed Form Pelleted

Spacing: 10” - 20"

Height: 12” - 22"

Width: 10” - 18"

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Large, star-shaped flowers on large umbels attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 6 to 8 weeks
Transplant to finish: South 8 to 10 weeks, North 10 to 12 weeks

Hybrid vigour provides better stress tolerance than open-pollinated varieties. Gives pro landscapers and gardeners alike a mid-size, full-sun series that flourishes in high heat/humidity and tolerates Summer rains well while still showing color. Can be sold as a late Spring to Summer item in cooler areas. Large, star-shaped umbels – up to 3 in./8 cm across – attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

These are bulk seeds from supplier and are a custom order for you please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of this item. The bulk purchase it totally separate from our regular website we offer small amounts there and most are in stock. Pelleted seeds make the seeds easy to plant as there is a light clay coating on them to make it easy to see them to plant them. If you use a auto seeder it makes the seeds easy to pick up to plant in a cell tray or flat.