Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series) — Bushy

Overview

Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lantana, part of the Verbenaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1C. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants and sub-tropical.

About

Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series) is a bushy cultivar of the Lantana genus, which comprises evergreen shrubs or perennials with simple, often textured leaves and rounded clusters of small, funnel-shaped flowers. This semi-evergreen shrub thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as patios and containers, it is best grown in sub-tropical conditions and offers interest during spring and summer. It is hardy to UK zone H1C and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lantana

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H1C

Plant details

Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series)

Propagation: Propagte by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series)?

Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series) need?

Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series) hardy in the UK?

Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.

How do I propagate Lantana camara Gem Gold (Gem Series)?

Propagte by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.

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