Penta ‘Ruby Red’
Pentas lanceolata
A vibrant, heat-loving bloomer with clusters of deep ruby-red flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. Performs beautifully in South Florida landscapes with long-lasting color and minimal care.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
☀️ Light: Full Sun
💧 Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
📏 Size: 18–24 in tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Spring through Fall
🪴 Landscape Use: Beds, borders, mass plantings, containers
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant pentas in Coast of Maine Bumper Crop soil in the ground to encourage strong growth and nonstop flowering, or use Bar Harbor Blend in containers for excellent drainage and healthy roots.