Do Pentas Do Well in Pots

Pentas is one of the best pollinator-attracting plants around. It blooms all summer long, even during the hottest weather conditions. … The plant grows well both in the ground and in containers, and even makes a good houseplant if enough light is present.

Do pentas need sun or shade?

In Texas landscapes, pentas prefer full sun with late afternoon shade or at least some shade during the afternoon. They tolerate partial shade well, but flowering may be reduced without adequate sun, Pemberton said.

What kind of light do pentas need?

Pentas Growing Instructions. Plant pentas in a sunny location that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of bright light a day. The plants will grow in almost any soil type, but prefer a well-drained soil that doesn’t remain soggy after heavy rains. Pentas is a tender perennial so don’t plant until all frost danger has passed …