Hot Blooded Red Lantana
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking heat-tolerant, pollinator-friendly color.
The Hot Blooded™ Red Lantana is a vibrant, mounded evergreen shrub that thrives in heat and drought, making it a low-maintenance choice for any garden. Its clusters of lightly-scented flowers transition from gold buds to bright red, blooming from late spring through early fall. This versatile plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, tolerates urban pollution, and is ideal for containers, borders, and rock gardens. While beautiful, it's important to note that parts of the plant are toxic to humans and animals.
$11.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1072
/ 2693
#1072 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Mature Height
18
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners in scorching climates needing resilient landscape plants
- Homeowners seeking vibrant, season-long curb appeal
- Busy nature lovers wanting low-effort pollinator habitats
Who should skip it
- Pet owners and parents prioritizing non-toxic garden spaces
- Minimalists wanting plants that stay within their boundaries
- Sensitive gardeners who prefer unscented or fragrant foliage
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in scorching conditions where other plants typically wilt.
Pollinator Appeal
A reliable magnet for local butterflies and hummingbirds all season.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal intervention once established in the landscape.
Visual Impact
Dynamic color shifts provide constant interest from spring through autumn.
Growth Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, borders, or challenging urban environments.
Pet Safety
Contains toxins that necessitate caution around curious pets and children.
Key Specs
Mature Height
18 inches
Mature Width
28 inches
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
8
Water Needs
Dry to Moist
Foliage Color
Green
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Lifespan
Approximately 20 years
Features
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Heat and drought tolerant
- Low maintenance evergreen shrub
- Flowers transition from gold to bright red
- Fragrant blooms from late spring to early fall
- Tolerates urban pollution
- Versatile for containers and borders
- Deer tend to avoid this plant
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and vibrant color saturation of the Hot Blooded Red Lantana. Reviewers frequently highlight its impressive hardiness, noting how easily it establishes and thrives even in intense heat, making it a highly reliable choice for sunny gardens. The plant’s ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds is a major bonus, reinforcing its strong value proposition as a low maintenance, high impact addition to the landscape.
Know before you buy
This plant performs best in full sun, though it can tolerate partial shade. For the most vibrant color transition from gold to red, aim for at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
No, the Hot Blooded Red Lantana is toxic if ingested. It is best to plant it in areas where pets and small children are not likely to graze or handle the foliage.
Once established, this lantana is quite drought-tolerant. You should water it when the soil feels dry, but it can handle periods of dryness better than most garden shrubs.
This variety is hardy in Zone 8. If you live in a colder climate, it is best to treat it as an annual or plant it in a container that can be moved indoors during freezing temperatures.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, deer generally avoid this lantana due to its texture and scent. It is a reliable choice for gardens in areas with high deer traffic.
The Hot Blooded Red Lantana has a fast growth rate. You can expect it to reach its mature size of 18 inches tall and 28 inches wide relatively quickly during its first full growing season.
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