Viewing post #2140415 by pod

You are viewing a single post made by pod in the thread called Lantana - what would you do?.
Image
Jan 18, 2020 7:37 AM CST
Name: Kristi
east Texas pineywoods (Zone 8a)
Herbs Region: Texas Vegetable Grower Avid Green Pages Reviewer Garden Ideas: Level 2
Do not disturb the roots or cut it back till springtime unless you want it to die. The Lantana has hollow stems and if/when they fill with rainwater, the roots will rot. Spring time is the time to trim the dead canes. Yes, I believe your green growth is Lantana but it will probably be nipped back before winter ends. If you aren't sure if it is Lantana, you can rub a leaf and will know by the telltale fragrance.

I always cut one of mine back as it is a monster. One is moderately behaved and I prune only to control the growth over the walkway. The third one is a trailing Lantana which I leave intact until it tries to take over.

I suspect the blooms or lack of was due to weather. Good light is necessary but I have never fertilized my Lantana.
Believe in yourself even when no one else will. ~ Sasquatch

« Return to the thread "Lantana - what would you do?"
« Return to Texas Gardening forum
« Return to the Garden.org homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by Zoia and is called "Ruffled Ruby"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.