Professional Growing Information This has been my top performer in my flower gardens this season. The plant is covered in flowers and very easy to care for. I like the smell of lantanas too. The secret to these is deadheading the spent blooms before they go to seed so the plant keeps producing more flowers. Deadheading these is very quick & easy and there are videos on YouTube that show how to do this. Will definitely grow again!
Luscious® Citrus Blend™ Lantana camara
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 20" - 2'6"
Spread: 20" - 2'6"
Height: 51cm - 76cm
Spread: 51cm - 76cm
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Details
20 - 30 Inches18 - 24 Inches20 - 30 Inches51cm - 76cm46cm - 61cm51cm - 76cmFeatures
Brilliant tones of red, orange and yellow produce a vibrant display of color; heat and drought tolerant with a light, sweet fragrance.
Award WinnerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:20 - 30 Inches 51cm - 76cmSpacing:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpread:20 - 30 Inches 51cm - 76cmFlower Colors:OrangeFlower Colors:RedFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:Bright mixture of red, orange and yellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To Hard FrostHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Use in combinations, window boxes and landscapes
Maintenance Notes:If you are looking for a tough plant it's hard to beat lantana. Lantana are heat tolerant, use little to no supplemental water in the landscape, will tolerate less than ideal soils and usually don't need to be deadheaded. If you are looking for a plant that will thrive on neglect, lantana is the champ. Lantana come in many shapes, sizes and habits. Check size and habit information for the specific variety you are choosing to make sure it fits your needs. Lantana can be trimmed back at anytime to shape or to promote increased branching.
In many parts of the US and Canada lantana function as an annual. In reality they are a tender perennial, in warm winter climates they become flowering shrubs.
If you live in an area where Lantana is perennial they are essentially trouble free, they can be pruned at any time of year and usually benefit with a harder shape-up pruning in early spring after last frost date. Midsummer fertilization can help overcome any slow down in growth during the dog days of summer and help bring even more flowers.
According to the Humane Society of America Lantana leaves can be toxic to pets. This means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction.
Lantana seed set varies considerably. If you see a lot of berries developing you may want to deadhead the plants to help with continuous blooming. If there is low berry set, deadheading shouldn't be necessary for continuous bloom. Some varieties are self-cleaning.
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
How do you feel about large families? Our motto is Frost alone can halt our prodigious production of petal-packed poesies. Where Lantanas really go to town is during hot weather. The hotter it gets, the more flowers we pop out. Especially the Luscious variety. Even my colors are hot.
How do you feel about large families? Our motto is "Frost alone can halt our prodigious production of petal-packed poesies." Where Lantanas really go to town is during hot weather. The hotter it gets, the more flowers we pop out. Especially the Luscious variety. Even my colors are hot.
These brilliant Tabasco red, flaming orange, and fire ball yellow flowers will turn that boring bed or container into a trip to Cancun during Spring Break. Heat and drought tolerant, of course, but also fragrant, annual except in zones 9 - 11, 24 - 36 inches tall. Want to hang out with the birds, bees and butterflies? Plant me, and you may end up turning that spare bedroom into an aviary slash hive slash butterfly house.
"A Real Simple magazine - Top 10 goofproof Plant"
Luscious® Citrus Blend™ Lantana camara 'Balandusbi' USPP 32,018, Can 6,530 -
15 Reviews
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Jordan, Nebraska, United States, 14 weeks ago
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I planted 6 of these lantana in various places in my landscape in May 2023. I planted 4 around a west facing palm tree along with Blue My Mind in zone 9b Florida, These 4 were slow to start blooming profusely until late September and what a show.. so beautiful. I do find that the stems are not sturdy, they break easily and they tend to flop open, perhaps that will change as they age, time will tell. I would purchase again.
Jackie Rookwood, Florida, United States, 1 year ago -
I planted 6 of these lantana in various places in my landscape in May 2023. I planted 4 around a west facing palm tree along with Blue My Mind in zone 9b Florida, These 4 were slow to start blooming profusely until late September and what a show.. so beautiful. I do find that the stems are not sturdy, they break easily and they tend to flop open, perhaps that will change as they age, time will tell. I would purchase again.
Jackie Rookwood, Florida, United States, 1 year ago -
Plants arrived smashed up and in terrible shape. Don't purchase from this website. When I complained and provided photos they did nothing. Unfortunately they do not allow me to attach my photos to this review to show others how badly the plants looked when they arrived.
Miki, Washington, United States, 2 years ago -
I really like this plant due to its colorful attraction and charming look. It has many sizes, habits, and shapes.
Andy Star, Ohio, United States, 3 years ago -
Great Plant...fits in well in my garden sculpture
frank k phelps, Illinois, United States, 5 years ago -
This plant is lovely. I combined it with two Alyssum in a pot, and it was a winning combination. I plan on doing this one again next year. Bright and cheerful, it is a must have.
ElsieLila, Michigan, United States, 5 years ago -
Lantana is a favorite of mine! So easy to grow, low maintenance, can handle hot summers and the color is so pretty
Jennifer Winship, British Columbia, Canada, 5 years ago -
I love this plant. My very favorite
Dot Tucker, Missouri, United States, 5 years ago -
Planted 3 of these in the front flower bed in a grouping for some color. They had full sun and almost no care. They thrived and filled in the whole area. So surprised by how they spread out and were so eye popping and easy to grow. I would grow them again in a heartbeat!
Mary Parks, Wisconsin, United States, 6 years ago
19 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2020 FlameProof Plants Dallas Arboretum 2019 Top Performer Dallas Arboretum 2018 Top Performer Colorado State University 2018 Best Overall Performance: Annual Dallas Arboretum 2018 Top Performer Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum - Springfield 2018 Top Flowering Annuals for Warm Weather Mississippi State University - Poplarville 2018 Top Ten Annual Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank 2018 Top Performer University of Delaware 2018 Top Performer Penn State University 2018 Top Performer University of Georgia 11 More colors
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