Lantana Gem™ Compact Orange Fire

Lantana camara Gem Orange Fire

Characteristics

Culture

Lantana Gem™ Compact Orange Fire is winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 (roots hardy to Zone 9). In Zone 8, grow as annual bedding plants or in containers that may be overwintered indoors in bright, cool locations. Easily grown as bedding plants in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates poor soils.  Lantana Gem™ Compact Orange Fire makes a bright ball of color that does not cycle out of bloom. The Gem series offers a compact series and are perfect for heat and drought tolerant areas.  Keeps its bright colors under hot weather conditions.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Lantana camara ‘Gem Compact Orange Fire’ displays a profusion of vibrant flower clusters covering neat, upright mounds of foliage. ‘Gem Compact Orange Fire’ has bright red and orange colored flowers with yellow centers appearing as the flowers age. As the name implies, the habit is shorter and more compact than other lantanas, making it perfect for flower beds, window boxes, and patio pots. Lantana is highly drought tolerant and loves the heat. Leaves are aromatic when bruised.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems.

Garden Uses

Containers. House plant. Hanging baskets. Annual bedding plant. Ground cover.