Pentas to Plumbago

Pentas lanceolata, "Egyptian Star Cluster" Rubiaceae. East Africa to So. Arabia. Large, brilliant clusters of 1/2 to 3/4 inch star-shaped flowers are produced all year on easy-to-grow plants well suited to container culture. Our selection of mostly older cultivars are taller, more vigorous plants than the compact bedding plants available elsewhere. They are ideal cut flowers. Grows 3 to 4 ft, part shade, frost tender.





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Unless noted otherwise, there is a maximum limit of 3 for each kind of plant, but order as many different varieties as you wish. We grow many different plants, but we don't grow a lot of any one kind.

	Pentas lanceolata 'Blush' Code: 59902 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
Blush is a medium tall plant with palest pink, almost white flowers. Rubiaceae
	Pentas lanceolata Collection Code: PLC3 Price: $17.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
3 different, our choice. Rubiaceae
	Pentas lanceolata 'Compact Lavender' Code: 59901 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
This variety is a dwarf form but has very unique bluish lavender flowers. Rubiaceae
	Pentas lanceolata 'Crimson Star' Code: 59903 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
Tall grower, bright, deep red flowers. Rubiaceae
	Pentas lanceolata 'Nova' Code: 59906 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
Vigorous tall grower, extra large pink cerise flowers. Rubiaceae
	Pentas lanceolata 'Orchid Star' Code: 59904 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
Tall grower, extra large orchid purple flowers. Rubiaceae
	Pentas lanceolata 'Pioneer Pink' Code: 59905 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
Tall grower, brilliant rose-pink, large flowers. Rubiaceae
	Pentas lanceolata 'Silver Star' Code: 59907 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
Tall grower, pure white flowers. Rubiaceae
	Pentas lanceolata 'Southern Star' Code: 69092 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
Tall, bicolored flowers of clear pink shading to deep rose-pink centers. Rubiaceae
	Pentas lanceolata 'Starburst' Code: 59908 Price: $7.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
Medium size plant, flowers of deep rose-red, edged light pink, creating a starburst effect. Rubiaceae
	Pentas lanceolata 'Stars and Stripes' Code: 59909 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Tall grower, variegated white and creamy lime leaves with deep red flowers. Rubiaceae
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	Phymosia umbellata Code: 80089 Price: $9.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Mexican Bush Mallow". Three inch red mallow-like flowers on a spreading evergreen shrub or small tree to 15 feet with deeply lobed grayish green velvety leaves. Hummingbirds love it. Plant in good well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Hardy outdoors in mild climates. Can take a light frost. Rare. Native to Mexico. Malvaceae
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	Pisonia umbellifera 'Aurea' Code: 62151 Price: $19.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
A very rare unusual form with bright yellow and green variegation. Choice. Nyctaginaceae
	Pisonia umbellifera 'Variegata' Code: 62150 Price: $14.50 Sold Out Quantity in Basket: none
(P. brunoniana), "Bird Catcher Tree". Beautiful variegation with various shades of white and green. Resembles a compact "Variegated Rubber Tree". Small sweetly scented green flowers are followed by sticky seed pods which stick to birds, thus its common name. Makes nice indoor shrub if given bright light but no direct sunlight. New Zealand. Protect from frost. Nyctaginaceae
	Plectranthus 'Dwarf Variegated' Code: 80090 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Dwarf form with small leaves of various shades of green with white feathered edges. A new find for the indoor and outdoor variegated foliage lover. Use it in patio pots, window boxes, hanging baskets, or as a small groundcover in partial shade. Lamiaceae
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	Plectranthus ernestii Code: 62205 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Bonsai Mint". Small felted leaves with mauve flowers and distinctive caudex. Makes interesting bonsai. South Africa. Lamiaceae
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	Plectranthus fosteri 'Green on Green' Code: 62206 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Furry green rippled leaves with margin of lime green. So. Pacific. Lamiaceae
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	Plectranthus fosteri 'Marginatus' Code: 62207 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Showy upright plant with bright white margin on scalloped rich green leaves. Lamiaceae
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	Plectranthus oertendahlii 'Lime Light' Code: 62209 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Colorful with three and sometimes four colors of variegation (green, cream, yellow, and grey-green). South Africa. Lamiaceae
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	Plumbago auriculata 'Alba' Code: 62157 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Same as blue form but with pure white flowers. South Africa. Plumbaginaceae
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	Plumbago auriculata 'Royal' Code: 62156 Price: $7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Blue Cape Plumbago". Clusters of blue flowers throughout the year, small leaves, scandent stems. South Africa. 25 F. Plumbaginaceae
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	Plumbago indica Code: 62158 Price: $8.50 Quantity in Basket: none
(P. coccinea) "Crimson Leadwort". A superior selection of this species, with 4" wavy dark green leaves, a compact growth habit, and 12" spikes of bright scarlet flowers which put on a real show for many months. Spectacular in bloom. S. E. Asia. 35 F. Plumbaginaceae
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	Plumeria pudica Code: 80182 Price: $24.50 Quantity in Basket: none
"Bridal Bouquet", "Fiddle Leaf Plumeria". NEW! 2008 - This species of Plumeria has 2 inch bright white flowers and unique fiddle-shaped leaves. A semi-deciduous shrub or small tree. Unlike the more common Plumeria, the flowers are scentless. Long blooming period. Easy to grow. A great patio plant. Needs full sunlight and good drainage. Best planted in a well-draining cactus mix. Keep on the dry side, especially in winter. Native to Columbia and Venezuela, and is commonly planted throughout the Caribbean. As a tender tropical protect from frost. USDA Zones 10 - 11. Rooted plants in 4 inch size pots, averaging 12 to 14 inches high. Photos courtesy of "Forest & Kim Starr (USGS)" from "Plants of Hawaii". Apocynaceae
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