Botanical Name: Pentas lanceolata ‘Lucky Star® Mix’

Common Name: Pentas, Egyptian Star Flower

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in Most Climates (Perennial in USDA Zones 10–11)

Size: 18–24" Tall × 18–24" Spread

Growth Habit: Upright, Well-Branched, Mounded Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Adapts to Average Garden Conditions

Water Needs: Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding for Best Bloom

Features: Mix of Red, Pink, Lavender, and White Star-Shaped Blooms, Continuous Flowering, Heat Tolerant, Pollinator Magnet

Uses: Containers, Annual Beds, Borders, Pollinator Gardens, Mass Plantings

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete Pentas Growth & Care Guide for full care details.

More About Pentas ‘Lucky Star® Mix’

Pentas ‘Lucky Star® Mix’ delivers a vibrant blend of star-shaped flowers in rich shades of red, pink, lavender, and white. The blooms are produced in large clusters above deep green foliage, creating strong color impact throughout the hottest months of the year. As part of the Lucky Star® series, this mix was bred for uniform growth, excellent branching, and nonstop flowering, making it far more reliable and heat-tolerant than older pentas varieties.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Lucky Star® Mix’ has been a standout performer in Summer heat, continuing to flower heavily when many annuals slow down. It holds its shape well, doesn’t stretch excessively, and thrives in full sun with minimal maintenance. We especially appreciate its pollinator value. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are frequent visitors, making this mix an easy way to add movement and life to Summer gardens and containers.

Pentas ‘Lucky Star® Mix’ vs. Other Pentas

Lucky Star® Mix offers a more compact, controlled growth habit compared to Graffiti® Maxi Mix. While the Graffiti® Series grows taller and wider with larger flower clusters and a more dramatic landscape presence, Lucky Star® stays neater and more restrained, making it easier to manage in pots, window boxes, and smaller beds without overwhelming surrounding plants. For gardeners who want a reliable, heat-loving Pentas with nonstop bloom and strong pollinator appeal, Pentas ‘Lucky Star® Mix’ is an excellent choice.