Lantana camara 'Lucky Red Hot Improved'
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Spanish Flag (Lantana camara 'Lucky Red Hot Improved') - Description
A profusion of brightly colored flower clusters cover neat, upright mounds of foliage. An ideal choice for mixed containers, window boxes, or butterfly gardens. Burnt orange fades to a warm yellow on the blooms of this Lantana. A festive colorful treat for the fall season! A horticultural wonder with it's low water and low maintenance needs, and yet it will be the focal point in your garden no matter where you plant it. Lantana camara 'Lucky Red Hot Improved' can bloom year round in zones 10 and 11 for a real treat in your tropical themed garden. Beware of the toxic fruits that form after the flowers are dropped--they will look like fat blackberries but can be fatal if ingested by kids or pets. In very temperate zones beware that Lantana can actually become invasive and may be even banned in your area as a noxious weed.
Spanish Flag (Lantana camara 'Lucky Red Hot Improved') - Blooming
Yellow to red or white flowers in 1-2 inch clusters when no frost is present.
Spanish Flag (Lantana camara 'Lucky Red Hot Improved') - Growth
Evergreen shrub to 6 or more feet. Fast growing. Light frosts keep plant in check, but heavy frost may damage or kill the plants. Good for attracting butterflies. Spreading kinds are good for ground covers. Grows best in full sun.
Spanish Flag (Lantana camara 'Lucky Red Hot Improved') - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Can also propagate with semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Spanish Flag (Lantana camara 'Lucky Red Hot Improved') - Pest
Whiteflies, spider mites, and root knot nematode. Other problems include rust, stem rot, leaf spot, and virus disease.
Spanish Flag (Lantana camara 'Lucky Red Hot Improved') - Interesting facts
Foliage can irritate the skin upon contact and cause stomach upset if ingested.
Spanish Flag (Lantana camara 'Lucky Red Hot Improved') - Soil and irrigation
Moderate water. Needs well-draining soil that is kept moist and fertile.









