Glitterati™ Purple Star Pentas

Glitterati™ Purple Star is a heat- and humidity-performing Pentas lanceolata selection with a distinctive star-patterned bloom and a mounded, upright habit. PanAmerican Seed lists it for late spring, summer, and autumn, with a mature size of about 12–22 inches tall and 10–18 inches wide in sun. Its purple color and named star pattern distinguish it from the related Glitterati Red Star. ## Garden Use Plant this compact selection in a sunny container or warm-season bed where its unusual flowers can be viewed up close. The breeder describes follow-up blooming that helps keep plants colorful through the season and notes that the star pattern combines readily with other varieties. Review the [Glitterati Purple Star product page](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/048007273004392/pentas-glitterati-purple-star/) for exact selection identity, size, season, and exposure. ## Growing Conditions Pentas performs best in full sun and organically rich, well-drained soil. Water consistently after planting and let the soil dry between waterings. In cooler climates it is usually grown as an annual or indoor plant, while warm regions can support perennial growth. The [North Carolina Extension profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pentas-lanceolata/) supplies broad species-level care advice; it does not establish a USDA range for this selection. ## Maintenance Keep new plantings watered as they establish, especially in containers during hot weather. Avoid persistently waterlogged soil and protect plants from frost where winters are cold.