Confetti Spreading Lantana
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking heat-tolerant, pollinator-friendly color.
Brighten your landscape with the Confetti Spreading Lantana, a vibrant shrub producing masses of pink, yellow, and magenta flowers. Its versatile spreading habit makes it ideal for ground cover, low hedges, or mass plantings. This evergreen variety thrives in heat and drought once established, offering continuous color from spring through summer. It's also suitable for container gardening or shaping into topiary forms, adding a unique accent to borders. Enjoy a low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly plant that brings enduring beauty to your garden.
$16.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Mature Height
3
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant curb appeal
- Busy homeowners needing heat-tolerant, low-maintenance landscaping
- Conservationists looking to support local butterfly and hummingbird populations
Who should skip it
- Families with curious pets or small children
- Low-effort gardeners wanting a set-it-and-forget-it plant
- Indoor or greenhouse growers wary of pest management
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives in intense heat with minimal supplemental watering once fully established.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant, nectar-rich blooms act as a magnet for local butterfly populations.
Maintenance Ease
Requires very little intervention to maintain its shape and health.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from ground cover to containers or structured topiary forms.
Bloom Density
Produces a prolific, continuous display of color throughout the growing season.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters browsing animals, protecting your garden from unwanted damage.
Key Specs
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
8 feet
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Water Needs
Dry to Average (Waterwise)
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Type
Evergreen
Features
- Abundant pink, yellow, and magenta blooms
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Drought and heat tolerant
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
- Versatile for borders, containers, and hedges
- Low maintenance requirements
- Deer resistant
- Suitable for topiary
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the Confetti Spreading Lantana. Reviewers frequently highlight its vigorous growth habit and impressive heat tolerance, noting that the plant thrives even in challenging conditions with minimal effort. This ease of care combined with the continuous, vibrant bloom display makes it a standout choice, confirming its strong value proposition for gardeners seeking dependable color throughout the season.
Know before you buy
This plant has a wide, spreading habit and can reach a mature width of up to 8 feet. Be sure to provide ample room in your landscape to accommodate its horizontal growth.
The Confetti Spreading Lantana is hardy in USDA Zone 9. If you live in a region with colder winters, it is best grown in a container so you can move it indoors or to a protected area during freezing temperatures.
Once established, this variety is quite drought and heat tolerant. It prefers dry to average water conditions, making it a waterwise choice for sunny, low-maintenance landscapes.
Yes, this Lantana is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, its foliage and growth habit are generally unappealing to deer, making it a reliable choice for gardens prone to browsing.
Absolutely. Its spreading form works beautifully in large containers, where it can spill over the edges. Just ensure the pot has excellent drainage, as the plant requires well-drained soil to thrive.
For the best performance and continuous flowering from spring through summer, this plant requires a location with full sun exposure.
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