Pentas lanceolata Graffiti® Pink F1 | Egyptian Starcluster

Pentas lanceolata Graffiti® Pink F1 is a compact and exceptionally floriferous F1 variety producing dense clusters of beautiful pink, star-shaped flowers. Part of the outstanding Graffiti® series, it combines excellent uniformity, strong branching and impressive performance during hot summer conditions.

Plants reach approximately 30 cm in height and 28 cm in width, developing a naturally compact, well-branched habit covered with flowers. Graffiti® Pink F1 is particularly well suited to pots, patio containers, mixed summer plantings and sunny garden beds.

The nectar-rich flowers also attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators, making this variety a beautiful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.

Why Grow Graffiti® Pink F1?

• Beautiful pink, star-shaped flowers
• Dense and abundant flowering
• Compact, well-branched plants
• Excellent uniformity in height and flowering time
• Outstanding heat tolerance
• Excellent summer garden performance
• Long flowering period
• Ideal for pots and containers
• Beautiful in sunny flower beds
• Attractive to butterflies and bees
• Professional-quality F1 hybrid
• Convenient pelleted seeds

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Pentas lanceolata
• Series: Graffiti®
• Variety: Graffiti® Pink F1
• Common name: Egyptian Starcluster
• Flower colour: Pink
• Type: Tender perennial, usually grown as an annual in cooler climates
• Height: Approx. 30 cm
• Width: Approx. 28 cm
• Exposure: Full sun
• Crop time: 13–16 weeks
• From sowing to flowering: Approx. 90–115 days
• Flowering type: Day neutral
• Seed form: Pelleted seed
• Use: Pots, mixed containers and landscape planting
• Pollinator friendly: Yes

Sowing & Germination

For summer flowering, sow indoors from late winter to spring.

• Sow 1 pellet per plug or cell
• Place the seed on the surface of the growing medium
• Do not cover the seed
• Germination time: Approx. 7–10 days
• Germination temperature: 23–26°C
• Recommended substrate pH: 6.2–6.5
• Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Provide plenty of light once seedlings emerge

Transplant outdoors only after all risk of frost has passed.

From Seed to Flower

Graffiti® Pink F1 has a spring crop time of approximately 13–16 weeks, or around 90–115 days from sowing to flowering under suitable conditions.

The variety is day neutral, meaning flowering does not depend on a specific day length. However, high light levels and 14–16 hour days, especially during the seedling stage, can significantly accelerate plant development.

During low-light periods, supplemental lighting can shorten the total crop time by approximately 2–3 weeks.

Growing Conditions

Choose a warm, bright and sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil or growing medium.

Graffiti® Pink F1 has excellent heat tolerance, making it particularly reliable during warm summer weather. Higher temperatures generally encourage faster development and earlier flowering.

Water regularly, but avoid keeping the substrate continuously wet. Once established, allow the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings.

Growing in Pots

With its compact height of approximately 30 cm, Graffiti® Pink F1 is an excellent choice for container growing. Its naturally well-branched habit creates a dense plant covered with colourful flowers throughout the summer.

Perfect for:

• Patio pots
• Balcony containers
• Mixed summer containers
• Sunny flower beds
• Landscape planting
• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Pentas lanceolata Graffiti® Pink F1 combines compact growth, masses of beautiful pink star-shaped flowers and outstanding heat tolerance. With a crop time of approximately 13–16 weeks, it is a colourful and reliable choice for summer pots, containers and sunny garden beds.