🌺 Lantana

Lantana is a vibrant, resilient plant known for its clusters of colourful blooms and strong garden presence. Its flowers shift shades as they mature — creating a dynamic blend of yellows, oranges, reds, pinks, purples, and whites. Highly drought-tolerant and long-flowering, Lantana is perfect for borders, pots, pollinator gardens, and sunny landscapes. With minimal maintenance and continuous blooming, it brings colour and life to outdoor spaces almost year-round.

🔆 Light Requirements

Ideal Light: Full sun — at least 6–8 hours daily for best flowering.

Tolerates: Light shade, though blooming may reduce.

Avoid: Deep shade — encourages leggy growth and few flowers.

💧 Watering Guidelines

When to Water: Water when the top 2–3 inches of soil feels dry.

Frequency:

• Summer: 1–2 times per week

• Winter/Cool Season: Every 10–14 days or as needed

Important: Allow soil to dry slightly between watering — Lantana does not like soggy soil.

🌾 Soil & Potting

Soil: Well-draining soil — thrives in sandy or loose mixes.

Ideal Mix:
✔ Garden soil
✔ Compost (small amount)
✔ Sand or perlite for drainage

Pot: Medium pot (10–14 inches or bigger) with drainage holes if container-grown.

🌱 Fertilization

Feed: Once every 4–6 weeks during active growing season.

Best Fertilizer Types:
✔ Light-balanced NPK fertilizer
✔ Vermicompost
✔ Slow-release flower fertilizer

Avoid: Heavy fertilizing — too much feeding encourages leaves over flowers.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

Deadheading: Remove old blooms to extend flowering cycles.

Seasonal Pruning:

• Light shaping during growth season

• Hard pruning in late winter or early spring to rejuvenate and maintain form

Note: Lantana grows fast — pruning helps keep it compact and bushy.

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

Humidity: Tolerates dry and moderately humid environments.

Temperature: Ideal range is 20–38°C (68–100°F).
Very heat-tolerant.

Protect: From frost — Lantana may stop growing or die back in cold climates.

🌼 Blooming Notes

Lantana blooms prolifically from spring until late autumn. Best results come from:

✔ Full sun
✔ Occasional pruning
✔ Controlled watering
✔ Light feeding

🐝 Pollinator Friendly

Extremely attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds — perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens.

🛑 Pet/Handling Note

⚠️ Leaves and berries may be toxic if ingested by pets or children.
Handle with care and avoid consumption.

✅ Why Choose Lantana?

🌺 Colourful & Dynamic: Flowers shift hues, creating constantly changing displays.
🌿 Low Maintenance: Thrives even in poor soil and hot climates.
💧 Drought Tolerant: Needs minimal watering once established.
🏡 Versatile: Perfect for borders, pots, pathways, butterfly gardens, or ground cover varieties.