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Pentas lanceolata Pink (Pot Size 12cm) Egyptian Star Flower

Pentas lanceolata Pink (Pot Size 12cm) Egyptian Star Flower

Price
Price
£
5
.
99
Quantity
Stock
10 units in stock
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Quick Guide

  • Pink star clusters flowering spring through autumn
  • Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects
  • Full sun lover thriving in warmth and heat
  • Easy to grow tender summer annual
  • Ideal for containers, borders and patios

Pentas lanceolata, the Egyptian Star Flower, is a tropical favourite producing clusters of star-shaped pink flowers continuously from spring through autumn. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun and warm conditions, making it perfect for summer bedding, containers and conservatories in the UK.

In temperate regions, grow as a tender annual or in moveable containers that can be brought indoors to a minimum of 7°C during winter months. The plant is beloved by butterflies and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens. It prefers moist but well-drained soil and will benefit from regular deadheading to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.

This evergreen woody-based perennial thrives in subtropical conditions and is classified as H1c by the RHS, requiring protection from frost.

Plant Guide

Position in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot. Plant in well-drained, moist soil and water regularly during the growing season and especially in hot weather. Apply general-purpose fertiliser monthly during active growth. Pinch out growing tips on young plants to encourage bushiness. Deadhead spent flower clusters to promote continuous blooming. In autumn, bring containerised plants indoors to a bright position with minimum temperature of 7°C. Propagates readily from softwood cuttings in spring.

  • EAN code
    020753
  • Ultimate Height
    1.5-2.0m
  • Ultimate Spread
    0.5-1.0m
  • Flower Colour
    Pink
  • Foliage Colour
    Green
  • Scent
    None
  • Sunlight
    Full Sun
  • UK Hardiness Zone
    H1c
  • Care Guide
    Easy
  • Season of Interest
    Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • Growth Rate
    Fast
  • Drought Tolerant
    Moderate
  • Award of Garden Merit
    No
  • Bee Friendly
    Yes
  • Pet Friendly
    With Caution
  • Foliage Type
    Broad
  • Soil Type
    Well drained, Moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil PH
    Neutral
  • Pot Diameter cm
    12

Delivery Areas

We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.

Delivery Costs & Delivery Day

Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.

Delivery Timeframes

We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.

Third-Party Couriers

For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.

Delivery Discrepancies

Please check your order as soon as it arrives. If there is any discrepancy — such as a missing, incorrect, or damaged item — please contact us within 48 hours of delivery so we can put things right. After this time, we will assume the order was received complete and in good condition. We are unable to take responsibility for damage that has occurred after this period.

Click & Collect

We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.

All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.

Returns Policy

If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.

Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.

Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.

Located in Kentish Town, London, Boma garden centre is proud of its vision to transform the city into an urban paradise. The garden centre has created a plant lover's paradise, a place where you can relax, unwind and de-stress among the foliage and flowers. The Webshop makes it easier to order online if you can't get to the garden centre, with nationwide delivery. But we encourage plant lovers to pop in for a visit and chat with the team. 

 

 

Creating an urban paradise

Our dream is to transform urban living into a plant lovers' paradise. Making our neighbourhoods a wonderful place is good for our wellbeing and more friendly to the environment. A shared vision that gets us out of bed in the morning.

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Our team of horticulturists planned our garden centre to show plants in their natural habitat, with inspirational displays. Looking for plants is like taking a walk in a botanical sanctuary.
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It so happens we stock some fabulous plants

Our garden centre specialises in rare specimen plants beyond the common garden varieties. We also stock everything you need to cultivate your dream garden, home and office, with the largest range of plants, pots and containers in North London. Apparently, visitors consider us  The gardener's garden centre.

 

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Buy Pentas lanceolata Pink (Pot Size 12cm) Egyptian Star Flower at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other  products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!