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Pentas the Plant for 2012

Pentas the Plant for 2012

Pentas

Occasionally I spot a plant that I think is going to be popular in the years to come. Pentas are now appearing as pot plants and I think they will be popular as showy annuals in 2012 and the near future.
American breeders are going to help the introduction to the UK with a wide range of colours and varieties to choose from.

What are Pentas

  • Pentas are African in origin and are best treated as annuals in the UK although they may be perennial in the right conditions.
  • Pentas have dark green, lance-shaped, furry veined leaves as shown above.
  • Plants can grow up to 3 feet high and wide but new F1 seeds are more compact.
  • The prolific clusters of five-petaled star shaped flowers bloom all summer.
  • Flowers are available in red, white, lavender, purple, and shades of pink.
  • Pentas can be grown in Containers,Beds & Borders, or as Groundcover.

Attraction of Pentas

  • Pentas will flourish in high heat/humidity.
  • Butterflies are very attracted to the Pentas flower and combine well with Buddleia
  • The flowers grow on terminal clusters and self-deadhead.
  • Pentas can be produced in 12-13 weeks from seed.
  • Full sized Pentas are often sprawling, as tall stems will topple over.
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