Penta (Hanging Basket)

Penta Hanging Basket – Beehive White
Brighten your porch or garden with timeless southern elegance

Our Penta Hanging Basket in Beehive White is a graceful showstopper that brings effortless charm to any space. With clusters of star-shaped white blooms that cascade beautifully over the edge of the basket, this plant is a beacon of purity, peace, and simple beauty—just the kind of natural touch that turns a house into a home.

🌿 A Bit of History

The penta (Pentas lanceolata), also known as the Egyptian Star Cluster, hails from East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its five-petaled blooms were prized for their vibrant color and long-lasting nature in warm climates, especially in pollinator gardens. Today, they continue to be a garden favorite for their resilience, cheer, and constant butterfly traffic.

☀️ Where It Grows Best

PentAs love the heat and thrive in the Southern sun. They perform best in:

• Full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Well-draining soil

• Zones 9-11 (but can be treated as an annual in cooler zones)

Their heat tolerance and humidity-loving nature make them ideal for hanging on porches, patios, or sunny storefronts across the Southeast.

✨ What It Means

White pentas symbolize peace, clarity, and renewal. They represent the quiet strength that comes from staying grounded and blooming with grace, no matter the season—a perfect sentiment for thoughtful gifting or front porch charm.

🌼 Care Tips

• Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Let the top inch dry out between waterings.

• Fertilizing: Feed monthly with a balanced flower fertilizer to encourage continuous blooms.

• Deadheading: Trim spent blooms to keep the basket looking fresh and full.

• Sunlight: Full sun brings the most abundant flowering, but they can tolerate some afternoon shade.

🌸 Pairs Beautifully With

Create a lush, Southern-inspired display by pairing your Beehive White Penta with:

• Trailing Sweet Potato Vine (chartreuse or deep purple)

• Angelonia (for added height and elegance)

• Lantana (for a colorful mix that thrives in similar conditions)

• Dusty Miller or Silver Falls Dichondra (for a soft, silvery accent)

At Wrights Market, we believe plants speak a language of love and hospitality. This penta hanging basket is a beautiful way to welcome guests, bless a friend, or treat yourself to a little everyday beauty. 🌿

Available seasonally while supplies last—visit us in store or order online to bring home a basket full of sunshine.