Lantana
Bush lantana
- Height × spread
- 0.5m – 2m × 1.2m – 2m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
There are around 150 species of Lantana. The genus covers both shrubs and herbaceous plants. They are plants of the tropical and subtropics. The best known, Lantana camara and its many cultivars, come form the Americas. In the UK they are commonly treated as annuals and grown for their colourful domed heads of flowers. These often appear bi-coloured and come in a range of colours - white, red, orange, and yellow. The other garden-worthy form that is often encountered is Lantana montevidensis which has a trailing growth habit and is generally too tender to winter outside in the UK.
- Flower colour
- Orange, Red, Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.5m – 2m
- Spread
- 1.2m – 2m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Scented garden, Mediterranean garden, Indoors, Exotic garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Poor soil, Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Hedge, Bedding plant, Structural, Butterfly attraction
- Hazards
- Yes, some poisonous
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Spring - mid · Planting
Trim the plant
In mid spring trim the plant to give it a general tidy. This includes removing any lengthy or awkward shoots that make the plant look visually less attractive. Remove any spent flower heads at the same time.
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