Lantana ‘Bloomify™ Red’

Lantana Camara ‘Bloomify™ Red’

Patented Plant PP# 29,292: Propagation Restrictions Apply

Characteristics

Culture

Hot hues of red, orange, and gold combine in the flower clusters of long-blooming Lantana ‘Bloomify™ Red’. Above average branching structure improves the show and creates an attractive mounding habit. Try it as a filler in containers, or use it to add bold color to a border’s edge. In all but mild-winter climates, lift plants before frost and overwinter in pots on a sunny windowsill. Prune hard in spring. Set back outdoors when nighttime temperatures remain consistently above 55°F.  Maintain the shape of the head with selective pinching of the new shoots. Overzealous pinching will prevent the formation of flower buds. Pinch each shoot between thumb and forefinger or cut with pruning shears. Do not shear the plant as though it were a hedge. Fertilize standards grown in pots as you would other pot-grown plants.

Noteworthy Characteristics

The first certified sterile lantana series expands with new color options. Lantana Camara ‘Bloomify™ Red’ is completely sterile, so it won’t go out of flower in the heat of Summer. In all but mild-winter climates, lift plants before frost and overwinter in pots on a sunny windowsill. Prune hard in spring. Set back outdoors when nighttime temperatures remain consistently above 55°F.  This tropical genus has the agreeable habit of blooming abundantly and constantly day in, day out all summer long. Lantana plants thrive on neglect and like dry heat, making them ideal selections for pots, planters, and hanging baskets. Butterflies adore it.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for whiteflies and spider mites, particularly on overwintering plants.

Garden Uses

Try Lantana ‘Bloomify™ Red’ as a filler in containers, or use it to add bold color to a border’s edge. Annual bedding plant.