Better Homes & Gardens 1.5PT Red Pentas Live Annual Plant Sun 5-Pack

Better Homes & Gardens Pentas are a stunning, heat-loving, flowering plant. They have large flowers made up of tiny clusters of star-shaped blooms. Available in a variety of vibrant colors, they are great for garden beds and mix well with other Better Homes & Gardens live plants. Plant these colorful flowers grouped together in garden beds. Or combine them with other annuals and perennials in garden beds or containers for a beautiful mix of seasonal color. For healthy plants that will bloom all season, water until plants are established. Then simply water as needed. Feed plants with an all purpose plant food monthly at the base of the plant.

• Better Homes & Gardens 1.5PT Red Pentas Live Annual Plant Sun 5-Pack
• This plant is considered an annual because it completes its entire life cycle—from germination to seed production—within a single growing season and then dies.
• Light Requirements: Performs best in full sun, receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering.
• Mature Height: 18–24 inches
• Mature Width: 18–24 inches
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)
• Watering Requirements: Newly transplanted plants need consistent, deep watering to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, typically about 1–2 inches of water per week, with extra attention during the first 1–2 weeks to help roots establish. It’s best to water at the base of the plant early in the day and avoid wetting the foliage to reduce disease risk.
• Soil Requirements: Plant in well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
• Where to Plant: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and landscape plantings. Perfect for patios, porches, and outdoor living spaces when placed in areas that provide the appropriate sunlight conditions for optimal growth.
• Bloom Color: Red
• Bloom Season: Spring to Fall
• With proper care, this plant provides lasting beauty and reliable performance in the landscape.