Pentas lanceolataEgyptian Star Cluster, Rubiaceae. East Africa to Southern 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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Pentas Collection
Code: PLC3
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3 different, our choice.
Rubiaceae
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Pentas lanceolata 'Compact Lavender'
Code: 59901
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This variety is a dwarf form but has very unique bluish lavender flowers.
Rubiaceae
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Pentas lanceolata 'Crimson Star'
Code: 59903
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Tall grower, bright, deep red flowers.
Rubiaceae
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Pentas lanceolata 'Orchid Star'
Code: 59904
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Tall grower, extra large orchid purple flowers.
Rubiaceae
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Pentas lanceolata 'Silver Star'
Code: 59907
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Tall grower, pure white flowers.
Rubiaceae
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Pentas lanceolata 'Southern Star'
Code: 69092
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Tall, bicolored flowers of clear pink shading to deep rose-pink centers.
Rubiaceae
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Pisonia umbellifera 'Variegata'
Code: 62150
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(Syn.: Pisonia 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
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Plectranthus barbatus var. grandis
Code: 65301
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(Syn.: Solenostemon shirensis).
Perennial from tropical East Africa, 6 foot high with 5 inch hairy leaves. Blooms with foot long clusters of ¼th inch mauve flowers. Part shade, moisture.
Lamiaceae
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Plectranthus barbatus var. grandis 'White Rhino'
Code: 65302
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(Syn.: Solenostemon shirensis 'Variegata').
Rare variegated form of Plectranthus barbatus var. grandis. Lime green leaf with darker center veins and cream margin.
Lamiaceae
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Plectranthus species 'Dwarf Variegated'
Code: 80090
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Fuzzy Wuzzy Plectranthus.
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 ecklonii 'Erma'
Code: 90198
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Pink Large Spur-Flower Bush.
NEW! 2009 - Attractive bold perennial with large pink flower spikes in autumn. This slightly woody evergreen shrub with large deep green leave grows fast 5 to 7 feet high. Can be cut back after flowering or in late spring to control height. Ideal for background mass plantings. Does best in part shade, tolerating full sun in coastal areas. Frost tender. USDA zones 9 - 11. Native to South Africa.
Lamiaceae
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Plectranthus ecklonii 'Purple'
Code: 90199
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(Probably variety 'Medley Wood'), Large Spur-Flower Bush, Cape Lilac.
NEW! 2009 - Attractive bold perennial with large deep glowing bluish-purple flower spikes in autumn. This slightly woody evergreen shrub with large deep green leave grows fast to 6 feet high. Can be cut back after flowering or in late spring to control height. Ideal for background mass plantings. Does best in part shade, tolerating full sun in coastal areas. Frost tender. USDA zones 9 - 11. Native to South Africa.
Lamiaceae
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Plectranthus ecklonii 'Tommy'
Code: 90200
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White Large Spur-Flower Bush.
NEW! 2009 - Fast growing, shrubby perennial for shade, related to coleus. Abundant, many-branched spikes of tiny, white flowers late summer to fall. This slightly woody evergreen shrub, with large deep green heart-shaped leaves, grows fast to 6 feet high. Can be cut back after flowering or in late spring to control height. Ideal for background mass plantings. Does best in part shade, tolerating full sun in coastal areas. Frost tender. USDA zones 9 - 11. Native to South Africa.
Lamiaceae
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Plectranthus ernestii
Code: 62205
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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
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Furry green rippled leaves with margin of lime green. So. Pacific.
Lamiaceae
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Plectranthus fosteri 'Marginatus'
Code: 62207
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Showy upright plant with bright white margin on scalloped rich green leaves.
Lamiaceae
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Plectranthus oertendahlii 'Lime Light'
Code: 62209
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Colorful with three and sometimes four colors of variegation (green, cream, yellow, and gray-green). South Africa.
Lamiaceae
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Plumbago auriculata 'Alba'
Code: 62157
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Same as blue form but with pure white flowers. South Africa.
Plumbaginaceae
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Plumbago auriculata 'Royal'
Code: 62156
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Blue Cape Plumbago.
Clusters of blue flowers throughout the year, small leaves, scandent stems. South Africa. 25F.
Plumbaginaceae
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Plumbago indica
Code: 62158
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(Syn.: Plumbago coccinea), Crimson Leadwort.
A superior selection of this species, with 4 inch wavy dark green leaves, a compact growth habit, and 12 inch spikes of bright scarlet flowers which put on a real show for many months. Spectacular in bloom. S. E. Asia. 35F.
Plumbaginaceae
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