Lantana Bandito Red
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, pollinator-friendly container displays.
Discover the Lantana Bandito™ Red, a compact and vibrant flowering plant designed to bring continuous color to your garden. This cultivar features glossy, dark green foliage and striking blooms that transition from yellow and orange to brilliant scarlet, offering a dynamic display from summer through fall. It thrives in heat, humidity, and drought, requiring minimal care. In warmer climates (zones 8-11), it acts as a tender perennial, while it flourishes as an annual elsewhere. Its subtly fragrant flowers are a favorite among butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any setting.
$29.95
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-31%
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Variety
'Bani Redda'
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, heat-hardy landscaping
- Wildlife enthusiasts wanting to attract pollinators to small gardens
Who should skip it
- Families with curious pets or small children
- Gardeners sensitive to strong, pungent plant scents
- Cold-climate residents avoiding annual replanting tasks
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in sweltering heat with minimal supplemental watering required.
Pollinator Attraction
Bright, fragrant blooms act as a magnet for local butterflies.
Bloom Longevity
Provides a consistent, dynamic color display from summer through fall.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort cultivar that demands very little from the gardener.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it ideal for pots and hanging baskets.
Color Dynamism
Flowers shift through a vibrant spectrum as they reach maturity.
Key Specs
Variety
'Bani Redda'
Genus/Species
Lantana camara
Bloom Color
Multi-Color (Orange, Red, Yellow)
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained to Dry
Mature Size
20 in height, 20 in spread
USDA Hardiness Zones
8-11
Features
- Ever-blooming color from summer to fall
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Highly resistant to heat and drought
- Low maintenance, easy to grow
- Flowers change colors as they mature
- Blooms profusely in its first year
- Compact growth habit
- Suitable for containers and baskets
What customers say
The Lantana Bandito Red is consistently praised for its exceptional reliability and vibrant quality. Gardeners appreciate its robust performance, noting it thrives even in intense summer heat when other plants struggle. The continuous color from its striking red blooms is a significant highlight, attracting numerous pollinators throughout the season. This plant offers outstanding value, requiring low maintenance while delivering a long lasting visual impact. It has become a true garden staple for many, providing dependable beauty and attracting beneficial insects.
Know before you buy
It depends on your climate. In USDA zones 8 through 11, it acts as a tender perennial, while in cooler regions, it is grown as an annual.
Lantana Bandito Red requires full sun to produce its best color. Ensure it is placed in a spot that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Yes, its compact 20-inch growth habit makes it an excellent choice for containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets. Just ensure the pot has good drainage to keep the soil from staying overly wet.
Once established, this plant is highly drought-tolerant. While it prefers well-drained soil, it can handle periods of dryness, making it a low-maintenance option for hot, sunny spots.
Yes, the vibrant, fragrant blooms are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds. It is an effective choice if you are looking to support local pollinators throughout the summer and fall.
No, the blooms are dynamic. They transition through shades of yellow and orange before maturing into a brilliant scarlet, providing a multi-colored display on the same plant.
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