Pentas flower Pentas lanceolata Graffiti Violet star-shaped flower seeds for planting in sunny garden beds

Brighten your garden with Pentas Lanceolata Graffiti Violet Seeds, producing star-shaped violet flowers ideal for sunny garden beds, borders, and landscape accents. This perennial (grown as an annual in cooler zones) is heat-tolerant, easy to grow, and perfect for adding vibrant summer color.

Pentas attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making them a beneficial and visually appealing addition to any garden.

Features

• Star-shaped violet blooms for bright garden color
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
• Ideal for garden beds, borders, and landscape plantings
• Long-lasting summer flowering
• Low-maintenance and heat-tolerant
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Pentas lanceolata Graffiti Violet
• Type: Perennial (annual in cooler zones)
• Flower Color: Violet
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 10–11 (grow as annual in cooler zones)
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches (1–1.5 feet)
• Plant Spacing: 10–12 inches apart
• Germination Time: 10–14 days
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist until established
• Ideal Growing Season: Spring sowing for summer blooms
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming; minimal care required

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.
2. Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
3. Keep soil temperature around 70–75°F (21–24°C) for optimal germination.
4. Space seedlings 10–12 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil.
5. Deadhead spent flowers to maintain vibrant, continuous blooms throughout the season.