Overview
Lantana camara PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf') is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lantana, part of the Verbenaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Lantana camara PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf') 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 PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf') is a bushy shrub cultivar within the Lantana genus, known for evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage and rounded clusters of small, funnel-shaped flowers. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and containers, this cultivar is hardy to H1C and is best grown in sub-tropical conditions. Propagation is achieved by seed or semi-ripe cuttings, with spring and summer being the seasons of interest.
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 PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf') 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 PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf')
- 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 PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf')?
Lantana camara PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lantana camara PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf') need?
Lantana camara PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf') 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 PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf') hardy in the UK?
Lantana camara PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf') 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 PassionFruit ('Ballanpaf')?
Propagte by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Lantana genus
- Lantana camara Landmark Rose Glow ('Balandroglo')
- Lantana camara yellow-flowered
- Lantana montevidensis 'White Lightning'
- Lantana x strigocamara
- Lantana 'Calippo Orange Magenta'
- Lantana 'Calippo Tucano'
- Lantana 'Sunburst'
- Lantana 'Sunny Side Up'