Lantana c. ‘Dallas Red’ (10)ct Flat

Description

Product Description

Lantana camara ‘Dallas Red’ Zones 7 to 11; tender perennial in zones 7 and 8, Full Sun. Mature size can reach 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide.sub shrub-like growth habit.

Lantana camara ‘Dallas Red’ (also known as simply ‘Dallas Red’ Lantana) is a vibrant and popular cultivar of lantana, admired for its fiery red flower clusters and long blooming season. Here is a breakdown of its key features and growing requirements:

Distinctive Features:

• Flowers: Produces abundant clusters of small, trumpet-shaped flowers in a striking red color with orange and yellow undertones. The flowers often darken to a deeper red as they mature, creating a multi-hued effect.
• Blooming Season: Blooms continuously from late spring to fall, providing a long-lasting display of color.
• Growth Habit: A vigorous, mounding shrub that typically reaches 2-4 feet tall and wide.
• Foliage: Dark green, somewhat rough-textured leaves that release a pungent aroma when crushed.
• Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 8-10. In colder regions, it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors.

Cultivation:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (at least 6-8 hours per day) for optimal flowering.
• Soil: Adaptable to various soil types but prefers well-drained soil.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.
• Pruning: Can be pruned lightly throughout the growing season to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Deadheading spent flowers can also promote continuous blooming.
• Fertilizer: Generally not required, but a light application of balanced fertilizer in spring can be beneficial.

Landscape Uses:

• Borders and Beds: Adds a bold splash of color to mixed borders and flower beds.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a dramatic effect when planted in large groups.
• Containers: Well-suited for growing in pots on patios and balconies.
• Butterfly Gardens: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Advantages:

• Showy Flowers: The vibrant red flower clusters create a stunning focal point in the garden.
• Long Blooming Season: Provides continuous color throughout the summer and fall.
• Heat and Drought Tolerance: Performs well in hot, dry conditions.
• Attracts Pollinators: A valuable addition to butterfly gardens.
• Deer Resistant: Generally avoided by deer.

Overall, Lantana camara ‘Dallas Red’ is a vigorous and low-maintenance plant that offers a long season of eye-catching color. Its adaptability to various conditions and resistance to pests and diseases make it a popular choice for gardens in warm climates.

Ten (10) plants in 4-inch containers per flat (or tray).

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