Ruby Red Pentas

Ruby Red produces some of the most vivid red flowers of any of the Pentas that we know. The 3" flower clusters are borne from spring to fall on this upright to rounded shrub-like tropical perennial that is often grown as an annual. A popular hummingbird and butterfly plant, few other plants can compete with it's profuse blooming habits. Give it a rich fertile soil and periodic water during dry spells.

The flowers of Pentas will attract butterflies and other nectar loving creatures to your gardens throughout summer. Where not hardy, heat and humidity tolerant Pentas make wonderful annuals for gardens or containers. In the northern portions of their hardiness range provide mulch to help ensure their return for the following season. Pentas are considered to be deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant.
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