Annual with Bold Red Star-Shaped Blooms and Upright Growth
Glitterati Red Star pentas captivates with bold red star-shaped blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds from spring through fall. This heat-loving annual delivers exceptional continuous blooms, pollinator appeal, and easy maintenance, making it perfect for sunny borders, containers, walkways, and creating stunning wildlife-friendly displays.
Key Features
Bold Red Star-Shaped Blooms: Vibrant clusters of star-shaped flowers create eye-catching color all season long
Butterfly and Hummingbird Magnet: Attracts pollinators and wildlife to your garden
Continuous Blooming: Blanketed with blossoms from spring through fall
Heat Loving: Flourishes in hot summer temperatures
Easy Maintenance: Low care requirements once established
Versatile Use: Perfect for bedding, walkways, and containers
Growing Specifications
Light: Full sun to partial shade (flowers better in sun)
Mature Size: 12-18" tall x 12-15" wide
Hardiness: Annual (frost-tender)
Type: Annual
Bloom Time: Spring through fall
Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers and maintain appearance.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Flowers better in full sun. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer for best performance. Apply a thin layer (1-2") of organic mulch (compost, pine needles, leaves) to retain moisture, suppress weeds, keep roots cool and improve soil quality.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
