Overview
Lantana montevidensis 'White Lightning' is a matforming shrubs in the genus Lantana, part of the Verbenaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lantana montevidensis 'White Lightning' 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 montevidensis is a species of lantana native to South America that often forms dense thickets and mats over the ground. It is known by many common names, such as: trailing lantana, weeping lantana, creeping lantana, small lantana, purple lantana or trailing shrubverbena.
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 montevidensis 'White Lightning' 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 montevidensis 'White Lightning'
- 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 montevidensis 'White Lightning'?
Lantana montevidensis 'White Lightning' prefers full sun. It suits exposed or sheltered positions.
What soil does Lantana montevidensis 'White Lightning' need?
Lantana montevidensis 'White Lightning' 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 montevidensis 'White Lightning' hardy in the UK?
Lantana montevidensis 'White Lightning' 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 montevidensis 'White Lightning'?
Seed sown at 16-18ºC (61-64ºF) in spring,Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
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