Comments on: Lantana: A flower garden rock star!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 17:35:24 +0000

In reply to Joey.

I think Lantana would grow best if planted in the ground rather than a container.
My neighbor has one planted in her front flower bed that has grown into a beautiful shrub.
It is simply stunning and has great curb appeal! I had to stop the car while driving by and walk over
to check it out.
We live in Middle Tennessee…..

By: Joey

Joey — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 22:36:53 +0000

Okay, I’m highly irritated! Why, you ask? Because for the life of me I cannot get MY Lantana near as beautiful as yours!!! I have two in separate container that I’m lucky if I get three flowers on them at once! They appear to be healthy. Green leaves, and gorgeous color when the few bloom! I live in zone 7 generally speaking in Northen California. What am I doing wrong?.. I dutifully clip off the expired “balls”, the occasional food, check the water levels with a gauge, they’re in the full sun approx. 4-6 hours due to trees. If you could give me any advice, I’d gladly receive it! I too, love the incredible God given array of colors that come on one flower! Safe to say they’re one of my favorites, so I’m really disappointed. How you got the shrub, I’ll never know! Maybe my little green thumb is yellowing??!!
Thanks for any help!
Joey

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:38:36 +0000

In reply to Cathy. Oooh I'd love to see pictures once you plant some, Cathy! (And with how easy they are to care for, it's a win-win!)

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:27:31 +0000

In reply to Suzanne. I've heard that Lantana can be invasive in some parts of the US too. I'd do the same thing as you: I'd happily grow it and have the prettiest "weeds" of all! :) So glad you stopped by and love hearing your gardening perspective from Australia! Thank you!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:04:02 +0000

These are beautiful – the grands brought me a couple little flowers a week ago they found on a hike. I thought then I may have to add some to the landscape but yours has me convinced It is just what I need for some beautiful everlasting color. I am going to be looking for some for sure now. Cathy

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 08:23:12 +0000

Hi Laura,
Here in Australia Lantana is illegal as it is classed as a noxious week. That hasn’t however stopped me growing it in my back yard. I love it! The yellow version is such a lovely colour and you have colour all year around.
Best wishes, love your blog.