Pentas lanceolata 'Graffiti Red Velvet' ~ Graffiti® Red Velvet Star Flower annual mealybugs and scale

mealybugs and scale

Spray the leaves in between watering to deter dust/pests and provide some extra humidity

and frost heaving of roots if winter temperatures fluctuate widely

They are well-adapted to grow in sandy or loamy soils with good drainage

The foliage grows in whorls with matte green leaves with purple undersides which gain more purple-burgundy tones in fall

Pentas lanceolata 'Graffiti Red Velvet' ~ Graffiti® Red Velvet Star Flower annual mealybugs and scaleGraffiti Red Velvet Star Flower is a continuous blooming herbaceous annual with deeply veined dark green foliage. Large clusters of boldly deep red star shaped flowers bloom from late spring until the first frost. Flowers best in full sun and consistently moist well drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant. Type: Annual Origins: East Africa and Yemen Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 1' 2' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 11 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun