Graffiti Violet Pentas

Pentas are absolutely perfect for the front edge of a flower garden or in containers. Colorful clusters of star-shaped blooms are set just above the shiny compact foliage, producing non-stop color throughout the season. Uniform, 12-15” plants are heat and drought tolerant.   10 seeds pelleted     PLANTING Pentas lanceolata Annual Germination: 7-21 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press into soil, seeds need light to germinate Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant apart after the last frost, 12” apart.   Sowing Outdoors: Direct sowing outdoors is not recommended Growth Habit: Upright, branching Height and Width:  12-15" x 12-15" Spacing: 12-15" apart Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Average to fertile, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: 100-110 days Uses: Flower beds, containers, window boxes, attracts pollinators Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.  Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks or use a time-release fertilizer at planting time.