Pentas in containers

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Pentas can add a splash of color in the garden, or home, just where you need it. This article provides information on how to grow Pentas so you can enjoy these plants year after year.

Pentas (Pentas lanceolata), also called Egyptian stars, produce clusters of tiny star-shaped flowers on branching, medium green foliage. While they are technically a tender perennial that can survive for years in USDA plant hardiness zones 10 and 11, they are grown as summer annuals throughout much of the United States.

Try these at home! These pairings were created by Addy Peyton, a licensed New Orleans landscape horticulturist specializing in container gardening and perfecting outdoor living spaces.

Finding perennials that grow well in containers can be difficult; however, if you can find a good mixture of plants that are easy to grow, you can make a

Our list of 30 great perennial plants for pots will help you create a stunning container garden all year round without seasonal replanting.

Lantana, golden creeping Jenny, Meyer lemon

This list of the best flowers for container gardening has tons of options for bright, bold, and beautiful outdoor summer pots and planters.

Our editors share picks for the best container plants for colorful, long-lasting container gardens every year. Mix and match these plants for sun and shade.

Pentas -- grow well in pots and will bloom all year; very drought resistant and can take full sun

Lantana Pentas Combination Lantana ‘Little Lucky Red’ Penta ‘Starcluster Lavender’ Lysmachia ‘Goldilocks’

Growing perennials in pots is a fantastic way to add enduring beauty to your outdoor space without the hassle of replanting each season. With the right choices, you can enjoy vibrant blooms and lush foliage in your containers year after year. Learn which perennials thrive in pots, ensuring your patio stays lively and attractive with minimal effort.

We share 20 annuals you can keep removing the old blooms, and they will continue to produce more flowers from spring until frost. [DETAILS]

Check out these 3 great perennials perfect for growing in pots. Growing perennials in pots and containers is a great way to add lasting color, and save big on your gardening budget! Not only do they look great, but you can plant them back into the landscape in the fall to use again next year! #containerplants #perennialsincontainers #pottedperennials #coralbellsinpots

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Are you searching for a plant that's both low-maintenance and visually striking for your container garden? Portulaca might be just what you need! Not only is it easy to care for, but it also boasts vibrant blooms that can make your garden stand out. But the question is, what other plants can you pair with […]

Add some 'sparkle' to your mono planter - it only takes one other plant to create a simple, yet breathtaking combo pot! Diamond Frost Euphorbia adds color and texture contrast against Rockapulco Purple impatiens' masses of pink purple double blooms. It's an easy upgrade that is still easy to maintain. Try this container recipe in any container for your shady space.

Needing to replace annuals every year can be expensive and such a hassle! Consider using perennials for potted plants and containers! It's an excellent, low-cost method to add lasting beauty to porches, patios, or anywhere in your landscape!

Container gardening provides a simple way for you to plant and maintain flowers and foliage, allowing you to easily move them around to spruce up any corner of your space.

In this post, you will learn about how to grow pentas. You will hear from the people who have seen success in growing their plants and find out what they do differently than others. By reading this blog post, we hope that you can be inspired and go out into your garden or local nursery to get started with planting pentas today. #shuncy #shuncygarden #lovethegreen #howtogrow #flowers #pentas