Overview

Introduce breathtaking color and charm to your garden with our exquisite collection of Lantana live plants. This offering includes three vibrant plants, each standing 4 to 7 inches tall, ready to transform your outdoor areas into a dazzling display of yellow and red hues. Known for their prolific flowering and ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, Lantana live plants are a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and biodiversity. These robust perennials bring a continuous show of color from spring through fall, making them a standout addition to any landscape.

Lantana live plants (Lantana camara) are celebrated for their clusters of small, brightly colored flowers that change hue as they mature, creating a multi-toned effect on a single plant. Originating from tropical regions, these plants are remarkably resilient and adaptable, thriving in warm climates and requiring minimal fuss once established. Whether you’re looking to fill a garden bed, create a vibrant border, or add a splash of color to containers, these Lantana live plants are an excellent choice for adding tropical flair and long-lasting beauty to your home garden.

Key Benefits

Our Lantana live plants offer numerous advantages, making them a top choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Their vibrant appearance and hardy nature contribute to a stunning and low-maintenance garden.

• Continuous, Vibrant Blooms: Enjoy a prolonged flowering season with clusters of yellow and red flowers that bloom continuously from spring until the first frost, ensuring your garden remains colorful for months.
• Attracts Pollinators: These plants are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, bringing lively activity and supporting local ecosystems in your garden.
• Drought-Tolerant: Once established, Lantana live plants are highly drought-tolerant, making them an ideal choice for water-wise gardening and reducing the need for frequent watering.
• Low Maintenance: Known for their resilience, these plants require minimal care, thriving in various conditions and making them perfect for busy gardeners.
• Versatile Garden Use: Excellent for ground cover, borders, containers, hanging baskets, or as a focal point in flower beds, offering flexible design options for any outdoor space.
• Deer Resistant: Lantana is generally resistant to deer, providing a beautiful flowering option that is less likely to be browsed by wildlife.
• Perennial in Warm Climates: In USDA Zones 8-11, these plants return year after year, offering lasting beauty with minimal replanting effort. Consider the benefits of a perennial Lantana for your landscape.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Lantana live plants is straightforward, ensuring a bountiful display of flowers with minimal effort. These plants are sun-loving and prefer warm conditions, making them ideal for many garden settings. To achieve the best results with your yellow red Lantana, follow these simple guidelines.

Sunlight Requirements: Lantana live plants thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce the most abundant blooms and maintain vibrant color. While they can tolerate some partial shade, flowering will be significantly reduced. Position them in the brightest part of your garden for optimal growth.

Watering Schedule & Soil Moisture: Water newly planted Lantana regularly until they are established, typically once or twice a week, allowing the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant and can withstand drier conditions. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage. For a healthy colorful garden flowers display, consistent but not excessive watering is key.

Soil Type & Drainage: Lantana prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy or loamy soils. Good drainage is crucial to prevent waterlogged roots. If your soil is heavy clay, amend it with organic matter like compost to improve drainage and aeration. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal.

Temperature Range & USDA Hardiness Zone: These plants are perennial in USDA Zones 8-11. In colder zones, they are typically grown as annuals. They prefer warm temperatures and are not frost-tolerant. Protect them from cold snaps or bring container-grown plants indoors if you wish to overwinter them in colder climates. Understanding Lantana care tips for your specific zone is vital.

Fertilization Schedule: Lantana are not heavy feeders. A balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer applied in spring is usually sufficient. Over-fertilization can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers. For container plants, a diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season can be beneficial.

Common Problems & Solutions: Lantana are generally pest and disease resistant. Occasionally, they may encounter whiteflies or spider mites. These can usually be managed with insecticidal soap or by rinsing the plants with water. Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues. Pruning spent blooms (deadheading) will encourage more flowering and maintain a tidy appearance, contributing to robust colorful garden flowers.

Size & Details

This offering includes three well-rooted Lantana live plants, each measuring approximately 4 to 7 inches in height upon arrival. These young plants are carefully grown and shipped ready to be transplanted into your garden or containers. With proper care, these vigorous plants can grow up to 2 feet tall and spread equally wide within a single growing season, developing into a beautiful display of yellow red Lantana. They are known for their fast growth rate, quickly filling out garden spaces with their dense foliage and abundant blooms.

Each plant arrives in a nursery pot, ensuring its root system is intact and ready for a smooth transition to its new home. Expect these plants to establish quickly and begin flowering soon after planting, providing a continuous show of color throughout the warmer months. These are truly impressive perennial Lantana options for your landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: These Lantana live plants arrive 4-7 inches tall and can grow up to 2 feet tall and wide when mature, depending on growing conditions and pruning.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: Each plant is shipped in a small nursery pot, ensuring the roots are protected and ready for immediate transplanting into your garden or a larger container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Lantana live plants are primarily outdoor plants, thriving in full sun. In colder climates (below USDA Zone 8), they are often grown as annuals or overwintered indoors.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Lantana requires at least 6-8 hours of direct full sun per day for optimal growth and flowering.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Lantana live plants are known for being very easy to care for, tolerant of drought, and resistant to many pests and diseases, making them excellent for beginners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your plants will arrive well-rooted and healthy, carefully packaged to ensure they withstand transit and are ready to thrive in your garden.
• Q: Is it shipped in soil? A: Yes, each plant is shipped in its nursery pot with soil to protect the root system and provide immediate nourishment.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: These young Lantana live plants are often already blooming or will begin to bloom shortly after planting, providing continuous flowers throughout the growing season.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant Lantana is in spring after the last frost, once soil temperatures have warmed up.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Lantana is perennial in USDA Zones 8-11. In colder zones, it will typically behave as an annual or can be overwintered indoors.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature it can tolerate? A: Lantana is sensitive to frost and generally cannot tolerate temperatures below freezing (32°F or 0°C).