Overview
Lantana camara Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem Series) is a matforming shrubs in the genus Lantana, part of the Verbenaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lantana camara Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem 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 'Gem Lemon Quartz' is a matforming evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Lantana, known for its simple, often textured leaves and rounded clusters of small, funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and suits south-facing aspects, growing well in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H1b, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, and Mediterranean climates, serving well as ground cover or on banks and slopes. It flowers in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest.
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 Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem 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 Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem 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 Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem Series)?
Lantana camara Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed or sheltered positions.
What soil does Lantana camara Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem Series) need?
Lantana camara Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem 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 Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem Series) hardy in the UK?
Lantana camara Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem 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 Gem Lemon Quartz (Gem Series)?
Seed sown at 16-18ºC (61-64ºF) in spring,Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
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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'