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Simply choose a sunny location and plant them in well-draining soil. Although these plants are tolerant of many soil conditions, lantana flowers prefer slightly acidic soil. Mulching with pine needles is an easy way to increase acidity levels in the soil.
- How do you care for Lantanas?
- How quickly does Lantana spread?
- Does Lantana come back every year?
- How do you keep lantana blooming?
How do you care for Lantanas?
Lantana is fairly drought tolerant but benefits from about an inch of water per week once the plant is established. Don't water until the top of the soil is dry, and never overwater, as lantana is susceptible to rot. Water at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry.
How quickly does Lantana spread?
Height/Spread:
In areas where treated as an annual, plants can reach 3 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 3 feet wide in a single growing season.
Does Lantana come back every year?
Lantana plants are moderately winter hardy. Some people have lantana that are perennial in nature and come back every year, while others replant every season. ... Lantana plants will die to the ground usually following a killing frost. At that point you can cut off the old foliage and mulch them for the winter.
How do you keep lantana blooming?
Blooming on lantana should slow down as temperatures drop in the fall. Lantanas like full sun, well drained soils, deep watering once a week and light fertilization. If the plant is lacking one of these, correct the problem. To improve bloom, you can prune off old seed pods or berries left from prior flowers.
