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Lantana Little Lucky™ Red (Bigleaf Lantana)

Lantana Little Lucky Red, Lantana camara, Mediterranean plants, Mediterranean shrubs, Red flowers, Bicolor flowers

Vigorous, Lantana ‘Little Lucky™ Red’ (Bigleaf Lantana) is a sun-loving evergreen shrub forming a compact bushy mound of dark green foliage which gets abundantly covered with brightly colored flower clusters from late spring to fall. Blooming continuously for months in a warm combination of gold, glowing orange, and velvety red, the blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The ovate, toothed, wrinkled leaves are aromatic (pungent scent) when bruised. This Lantana is a tough, resilient plant valued for its long season of reliable bloom and its controlled habit all season, making it ideal for small gardens and containers.

Little Lucky Red belongs to the Little Lucky Series lantanas which are noted for being more compact and heavier bloomers than many other varieties. Little Lucky Lantanas bloom up to 3 weeks earlier than other compact lantanas and set few seeds, which means they have far fewer berries, and therefore remain focused on flowering their heart out.

  • Grows up to 10-12 in. tall and wide (25-30 cm).
  • Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Lantana is tolerant of all soil types (including poor soils) provided they are well drained and slightly acidic.
  • Thrives in extreme heat, humidity and drought. Lantana is salt tolerant, making it an excellent choice for plantings near the beach.
  • Deer resistant
  • Great for beds and borders, wall-side borders, banks and slopes, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or in containers.
  • May be subject to powdery mildew if grown in shade. Root rot can be a problem if the soil is poorly drained or plants are watered too frequently. Mites can be a problem, especially if plants are very dry.
  • Prune back plants after first flowering to shape and to encourage additional bud growth.
  • Highly toxic if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.
  • Lantana camara species is native to Central and South America. It has been introduced to most of the tropics and subtropics as a hedge plant and has since been reported as extremely weedy and invasive in many countries. In addition to this, it increases the risk of fire, is poisonous to livestock, and is a host for numerous pests and diseases.
  • Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
  • Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives.

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Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials, Shrubs
Plant Family Verbenaceae
Genus Lantana
Common names Lantana, Shrub Verbena
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spread 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Lantana camara (Bigleaf Lantana)
Lantana involucrata (Buttonsage)
Lantana urticoides (Texas Lantana)
Lantana montevidensis (Trailing Lantana)
Lantana camara Landmark™ Citrus (Bigleaf Lantana)
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Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials, Shrubs
Plant Family Verbenaceae
Genus Lantana
Common names Lantana, Shrub Verbena
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spread 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden
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Do I Need?
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