About
A frost-tender, evergreen shrub to around 1m tall bearing domed clusters of small pink and yellow flowers from spring until autumn.
About the genus
Lantana can be evergreen shrubs or perennials, with simple, often wrinkled leaves, and domed terminal clusters of small, salver-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling 45565,lantana-montevidensis-white-lightning,Lantana montevidensis 'White Lightning',,A garden-worthy Lantana
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun in frost-free conditions. Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based compost in full light. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly. Keep just moist in winter
PruningPruning group 9
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews when grown under glass