Starcluster™ Rose Star Flower Pentas lanceolata 'Starcluster Rose' Height: 18 inches Spacing: 15 inches
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Hardiness Zone: (annual) Other Names: Egyptian Star Flower, Star Cluster, Starflower Group/Class: Starcluster Series Brand: Monrovia Description: Vibrant blooms are big, bold, and a magnet for pollinators; very heat tolerant, with a vigorous, upright habit; ideal for stunning summer combinations Ornamental Features Starcluster™ Rose Star Flower features showy corymbs of rose star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early fall. Its large textured pointy leaves remain forest green in color throughout the year. Landscape Attributes Starcluster™ Rose Star Flower is a dense herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Starcluster™ Rose Star Flower is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Starcluster™ Rose Star Flower will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation. Starcluster™ Rose Star Flower is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
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This guide is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for current availability. It does not include our entire selection of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.