Description

Pentas (Pentas lanceolata) delights with clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, lavender and white atop sturdy, upright stems. In Florida’s heat, these annuals thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, offering nonstop blooms that beckon butterflies and hummingbirds. Water deeply when the topsoil begins to dry, and deadhead spent flowers to maintain a tidy habit and encourage fresh blossoms. Pentas work beautifully in both beds and containers—plant them en masse for a pollinator-friendly border or pair with ornamental grasses in decorative pots for a lively contrast of texture and form.