2006-09-26 15:47:10 · 5 answers · asked by ionaadrian 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Lantana is not a perennial in all climates. I don't have a source handy to be sure of this, but I think it is hardy zones 8-10 USDA hardiness map. I would double check that.
If you live in one of the zones it is hardy in... just sit back and let nature take it's course. If not, you'll have to bring them in. You'll want to pot up some plants using a sterilized potting soil. Then give the plant an insecticide treatment, to keep any bugs from hitching a ride into your home and other plants.
The plant is not going to be beautiful indoors. It's going to loose 30-70% of its foliage most likely. Mist it occasionally, water it regularly, but allow it to dry between watering's. Toward spring, begin to fertilize, and put it outside on nice days, bring it indoors at night until the temps clear the frost danger. Cut it back in the spring, by about 30%. Really increase the fertilizer then and watch it grow.
Bringing in a plant from outside in the garden is never an easy task, and not always rewarding. Compare the hassle vs cost of new plant in the spring. You be the judge.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
2006-09-27 02:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lantana is not a perrenial here in IL but you might be able to overwinter it in your house. I love how each little bunch looks like a bridal bouquet
2006-09-26 23:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by thrill88 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perennial in SC. Take cuttings about 6" long. Remove leaves from the bottom half. Place in clear container of water. In 1 to 2 weeks you'll see roots. They can overwinter in water or you can pot the sproutlings.
2006-09-27 06:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lantana would be a perennial in
CA, but not where it freezes and snows.
2006-09-27 00:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes perennial
2006-09-26 22:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by Kdid49 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋