New Gold Lantana Plant

The New Gold Lantana is a vibrant showstopper known for its brilliant yellow flower clusters that bloom continuously from spring through fall. Growing to a mature height of 2 feet and spreading as wide as 4 feet, its presence adds a splash of color and life to your garden. The New Gold Lantana not only adds aesthetic value but is also a boon for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while effectively deterring deer and rabbits. Remarkably resilient, once established, it is heat and drought-tolerant, making it a great addition to rock gardens, xeriscapes, and even rooftop gardens.

Our New Gold Lantana Plants are grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring after the last frost date
• - Space plants 24-36 inches apart, depending on the variety

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• - Well-draining soil; tolerates poor soil conditions

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings
• - Drought-tolerant once established

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring
• - Avoid over-fertilizing, which can reduce blooming

Pruning and Training:

• - Zones 8-11 should prune back by 1/3 in early spring
• - Deadheading promotes continuous blooms

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for whiteflies and spider mites in dry conditions

Blooming Indicators:

• - Produces clusters of small, multicolored flowers
• - Blooms continuously from late spring through fall

Light Requirements:

• - Prefers full sun
• - Needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Thrives in hot temperatures
• - Hardy in USDA zones 8-11; treat as an annual in colder regions
• - Cannot tolerate frost; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F

Companion Plants for Lantana:

• - Pentas: These heat-loving plants offer star-shaped flower clusters
• - Angelonia: Also known as summer snapdragon, it provides vertical interest
• - Salvia: These drought-tolerant plants offer spikes of colorful blooms
• - Gaillardia: Also called blanket flower, it provides daisy-like blooms
• - Verbena: These low-growing plants offer colorful blooms and a spreading habit