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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Egyptian Star Cluster
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 'Nova'
Code: 59906
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Vigorous tall grower, extra large pink cerise 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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Pentas lanceolata 'Stars and Stripes'
Code: 59909
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Tall grower, variegated white and creamy lime leaves with deep red flowers.
Rubiaceae
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Peperomia clusiifolia 'Jellie'
Code: 90584
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(Syn.: Peperomia clusiifolia 'Tricolor'), Variegated Red Edge Peperomia
This is one of the showiest peperomias. The thick reddened stems are adorned with striking succulent leaves of green, cream, and rosy-pink, bordered with red margins. It's a compact grower making it ideal for the house or greenhouse. Grow it in bright light for best coloring, but not direct sunlight. This easy plant should be grown in potting soil that drains well and only watered when the top of the soil is dry. It's very sensitive to water-logged soil and does best if slightly pot-bound. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. It produces greenish-white flower spikes, which can be pruned off to make a tidier plant. The parent species to this cultivar is native to the West Indies and Venezuela. USDA zones 10b - 11.
Piperaceae
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Peperomia obtusifolia 'Golden Gate'
Code: 90585
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Golden Gate Baby Rubber Plant
This is a striking variegated houseplant with uniquely patterned leaves of creamy yellow and pale green with borders of dark green. Succulent leaves are thick and waxy. Sometimes listed as Peperomia magnifolia 'Golden Gate'. Grow it in bright light for best coloring, but not direct sunlight. This easy plant should be grown in potting soil that drains well and only watered when the top of the soil is dry. It's very sensitive to water-logged soil and does best if slightly pot-bound. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. It produces greenish-white flower spikes, which can be pruned off to make a tidier plant. The parent species to this cultivar is native to southern Florida and the Caribbean. USDA zones 10b - 11.
Piperaceae
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Peperomia prostrata
Code: 90473
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String of Turtles, Creeping Peperomia
This is a favorite miniature plant that creeps along the ground creating a dense mat. It can even climb up a small support. The tiny ½ inch round succulent leaves have a mottled pattern of lighter green veins. Great for a hanging basket, terrarium, vivarium, small dish garden, or shingling up a damp moss pole. It prefers moderate bright shade, moisture, and humid conditions. It won't tolerate waterlogged soils, so water lightly when the soil is dry and give it gritty, well-drained soil. Roots as it spreads and is fairly fast growing with a height of about 1 inch. Native to Brazilian rainforests where it is often found growing on trees and rocks as an epiphyte. USDA zones 9 - 11. Sometimes confused with Peperomia rotundifolia, which is a different species with all green leaves. During shipping a few leaves may drop off since they break easily but will quickly regrow. So, be extra careful unpacking. (B, M, T, F, H)
Piperaceae
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Peperomia rubella
Code: 90492
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Miniature trailer with tiny red backed leaves. Suitable for hanging basket, terrarium, vivarium or dish garden. Easy and colorful. Does best in a bright position protected from direct sunlight. Native to Jamaica.
Piperaceae
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Peperomia scandens 'Variegata'
Code: 90586
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Variegated Cupid Peperomia
New! This "False Philodendron" is a popular house plant with heart-shaped waxy variegated leaves of green and creamy white. Easy to grow and makes a great hanging basket house plant. Give bright light, but not direct sunlight, and allow to dry out somewhat between waterings. (B, F)
Piperaceae
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Phlogacanthus turgidus
Code: 90630
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(Syn.: Meninia turgida), Tic-tic, Lavender Bells
Here is a rare plant for the tropical plant collector. This compact plant has pale lavender-pink bell-shaped flowers that emerge from reddish upright flower spikes. The blooming period is from fall to spring. It usually grows 3 to 4 feet tall, but in the tropics may reach up to 12 ft high. Leaves are a glossy, deep green, and slightly pleated in appearance. It prefers shade, average water and feeding. Native to tropical Asia and naturalized in Africa and the islands of the Indian Ocean. USDA zones 9b - 11
Acanthaceae
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Phymosia umbellata
Code: 80089
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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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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 ecklonii 'Purple'
Code: 90199
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(Probably variety 'Medley Wood'), Large Spur-Flower Bush, Cape Lilac
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 'Erma'
Code: 90198
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Pink Large Spur-Flower Bush
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 'Tommy'
Code: 90200
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White Large Spur-Flower Bush
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 forsteri '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 forsteri '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 neochilus '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 ground cover in partial shade.
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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Plumeria pudica
Code: 80182
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Bridal Bouquet, Fiddle Leaf Plumeria
This species of plumeria has large 3 inch bright white flowers and unique fiddle-shaped leaves. A semi-deciduous shrub or small tree. The scentless flowers have a long blooming period. Fast growing, easy to grow. A great patio plant. Native to Columbia and Venezuela, and is commonly planted throughout the Caribbean.
Apocynaceae
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