Overview
Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series) is a matforming shrubs in the genus Lantana, part of the Verbenaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, low maintenance, banks and slopes and ground cover.
About
Lantana camara is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family (Verbenaceae), native to the tropics of the Americas. It is a very adaptable species, which can inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems; once it has been introduced into a habitat it spreads rapidly; between 45ºN and 45ºS and less than 1,400 metres in altitude.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lantana
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed or Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series)
- Propagation
- Seed sown at 16-18ºC (61-64ºF) in spring,Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and powdery mildews when grown under glass
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series)?
Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed or sheltered positions.
What soil does Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series) need?
Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series) hardy in the UK?
Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Lantana camara Bandolista Rose (Bandolista Series)?
Seed sown at 16-18ºC (61-64ºF) in spring,Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
More in the Lantana genus
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- Lantana camara yellow-flowered
- Lantana montevidensis 'White Lightning'
- Lantana x strigocamara
- Lantana 'Calippo Orange Magenta'
- Lantana 'Calippo Tucano'
- Lantana 'Sunburst'
- Lantana 'Sunny Side Up'