Description
Pentas Lanceolata ‘Northern Lights Lavender’
A magnet for sugar birds, butterflies & colour!
Bring irresistible colour and life into your garden with the stunning Northern Lights Lavender Pentas. This compact, floriferous beauty showcases clusters of soft lavender star-shaped blooms that light up beds, borders, and containers almost all year round in the Western Cape.
Perfect for sunny spots, this Pentas is tough, heat-loving, and adored by pollinators—making it an essential addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
✨ Key Features
Soft lavender star blooms that flower continuously in warm conditions
Loved by sugar birds, butterflies & bees
Excellent for pots, borders, and mixed garden beds
Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance
A reliable performer for colour through spring, summer & early autumn
🌱 Growing Conditions
Sun: Full sun to light afternoon shade
Water: Moderate watering—keep soil lightly moist in summer
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Climate: Thrives in warm regions; protect from frost
Size: 30–45cm high, similar spread
🌼 Care Tips
Deadhead spent blooms for even more flowers
Feed monthly in summer with a liquid or slow-release fertiliser
Perfect for containers—just ensure good drainage
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