Lantana (Lantana camara) is a hardy, perennial flowering plant known for its bright, clustered blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The Regenbogen Multicolor variety features a mix of red, yellow, orange, and pink flowers, ideal for adding a tropical, colorful touch to home gardens, containers, and landscape borders.
Features:
- Vibrant Multicolor Blooms: Stunning mix of red, yellow, orange, and pink flowers.
- Attracts Pollinators: Butterflies and hummingbirds love these blooms.
- Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and easy to grow.
- Versatile Planting: Suitable for garden beds, containers, and patios.
- Long Blooming Season: Flowers continuously from late spring through fall.
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Lantana camara
- Common Name: Lantana
- Variety: Regenbogen Multicolor
- Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 811
- Light Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Planting Season: Spring after last frost
- Bloom Season: Late spring through fall
- Mature Height: 25 feet
- Spacing: 1824 inches apart
- Ideal For: Garden borders, containers, patios, and pollinator-friendly gardens
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds on the surface of moist, well-draining soil and lightly cover with soil.
- Keep soil consistently moist until germination.
- Provide full sun for best growth and flowering.
- Germination typically occurs in 23 weeks.
- Transplant seedlings when they reach 34 inches tall.
- Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage more blooms.