Lantana Plant Sapling ( 1 Plant)

Add vibrant, continuous color to your garden with our beautiful Lantana Plant Sapling

Lantana is a stunning flowering shrub known for its multicolored flower clusters that change color as they mature, creating a spectacular rainbow effect. This hardy, low-maintenance plant blooms continuously throughout the year in warm climates, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Perfect for gardens, borders, containers, and adding vibrant color to any landscape!

Plant Size : 3 to 5 Inches

Known As:

• English: Lantana, Wild Sage, Red Sage, Spanish Flag
• Hindi: राईमुनिया (Raimuniya), पुटस (Putas)
• Kannada: ಲಂಟಾನಾ (Lantana)
• Tamil: அறிவாளர் (Arivalar), உன்னிச்செடி (Unnichedi)
• Telugu: పుట్టగన్నేరు (Puttaganneru)
• Malayalam: അരിവാള (Arivala)
• Marathi: घनेरी (Ghaneri)
• Bengali: ল্যান্টানা (Lantana)
• Spanish: Bandera Española
• Portuguese: Cambará

Key Benefits:

• Multicolored flowers - blooms change from yellow to orange to red/pink
• Continuous blooming - flowers year-round in warm climates
• Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds - perfect for pollinator gardens
• Extremely drought-tolerant once established
• Low maintenance - thrives on neglect
• Heat and sun tolerant - perfect for hot climates
• Fast-growing and spreading
• Deer resistant

Flower Characteristics:

• Clusters of small tubular flowers
• Color-changing blooms (yellow → orange → red/pink)
• Multiple colors on same plant simultaneously
• Flowers appear in rounded clusters (umbels)
• Blooms continuously in warm weather
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Slight fragrance (some varieties)

Available Color Varieties:

• Multicolor - yellow, orange, red combination
• Pink and yellow
• White and yellow
• Pure yellow
• Orange and red
• Purple and yellow

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun (6-8 hours daily) for best flowering
• Water: Low to moderate water needs, drought-tolerant once established
• Temperature: Thrives in 15-35°C (60-95°F)
• Humidity: Tolerates various humidity levels
• Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates poor soil
• Fertilizer: Feed monthly during growing season for more blooms
• Pruning: Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushiness

Growth Characteristics:

• Evergreen shrub in warm climates
• Can grow 1-2 meters tall and wide (3-6 feet)
• Spreading, mounding growth habit
• Fast-growing and vigorous
• Can be trained as ground cover or hedge
• Responds well to pruning

Perfect For:

• Butterfly and pollinator gardens
• Borders and hedges
• Ground cover for slopes
• Containers and hanging baskets
• Mass plantings for color impact
• Xeriscaping and drought-tolerant gardens
• Coastal gardens (salt-tolerant)
• Hot, sunny locations

Landscape Uses:

• Colorful flowering hedge
• Border plant along pathways
• Ground cover on slopes (erosion control)
• Foundation plantings
• Mixed flower beds
• Container gardens on patios
• Hanging baskets (trailing varieties)

Propagation:

• Easy to propagate from stem cuttings
• Take 4-6 inch semi-hardwood cuttings
• Remove lower leaves and plant in moist soil
• Roots develop in 2-3 weeks
• Can also grow from seeds
• High success rate for beginners

Seasonal Care:

Spring/Summer (Peak Flowering):

• Water regularly until established
• Fertilize monthly for abundant blooms
• Maximum flowering during this period
• Prune to shape and control size
• Deadhead spent flowers for continuous blooming

Monsoon:

• Reduce watering if rainfall is heavy
• Ensure good drainage
• Continue flowering with proper care

Winter:

• Reduce watering frequency
• May slow growth in cold weather
• Protect from frost in cold climates
• Prune lightly to maintain shape

Container Growing:

• Use well-draining potting mix
• Ensure containers have drainage holes
• Perfect for patios, balconies, and terraces
• Water more frequently than ground plants
• Fertilize regularly for best blooms
• Repot every 2-3 years

Pruning & Maintenance:

• Prune regularly to maintain compact shape
• Cut back by 1/3 to encourage bushiness
• Remove dead or damaged branches
• Deadhead spent flowers for continuous blooming
• Can be pruned hard if overgrown
• Prune after flowering for best results

Special Features:

• Drought-tolerant once established
• Heat and sun tolerant
• Salt-tolerant for coastal areas
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Attracts beneficial pollinators
• Low pest and disease problems
• Thrives in poor soil conditions

Butterfly & Pollinator Benefits:

• Attracts numerous butterfly species
• Hummingbirds love the tubular flowers
• Bees visit for nectar
• Creates a wildlife-friendly garden
• Provides continuous nectar source

Companion Plants:

• Pairs well with other sun-loving plants
• Marigolds, Zinnias, and Petunias
• Ornamental grasses
• Salvia and Verbena
• Other butterfly-attracting plants

Important Notes:

• All parts of plant are toxic if ingested - keep away from pets and children
• Can be invasive in some regions - check local regulations
• Berries are toxic - do not consume
• May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
• Prune regularly to control spread

Benefits for Gardens:

• Provides year-round color in warm climates
• Requires minimal water once established
• Thrives in hot, sunny locations where other plants struggle
• Low maintenance - perfect for busy gardeners
• Attracts beneficial wildlife
• Fast-growing for quick impact

Design Ideas:

• Create a colorful butterfly garden
• Use as low hedge along pathways
• Plant in masses for dramatic color
• Combine different color varieties
• Use in tropical-themed gardens
• Perfect for xeriscaping designs

Transform your garden into a vibrant, butterfly-filled paradise with this stunning Lantana plant! Continuous multicolored blooms, minimal care requirements, and ability to thrive in hot, sunny conditions make it perfect for adding year-round color to any landscape. A must-have for pollinator gardens and low-maintenance landscapes!