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Botanical Name
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Pentas lanceolata 'Butterfly Deep Pink'
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Description
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A wonderful heat tolerant annual that produces clusters of star-shaped deep pink flowers non-stop from late spring to frost. Flowers continually through event the hottest weather. Perfect for mixed containers or in the landscape as a flowering low border. Also known as Starflower. Attracts butterflies.
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Height x Width
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18-24" H x 18-24" W
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Water
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Water regularly until established. Water more during periods of high temperatures.
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Zones
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Zones 9-11
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Fertilization
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Fertilize monthly during the growing season.
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Pruning
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Little pruning needed. Remove spent flowers if desired.
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