Radiation Bush Lantana
Best heat-loving shrub for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, deer-resistant summer color.
The Radiation Bush Lantana offers a profusion of radiant, warm-season color, featuring rich orange-red blooms accented with yellow. This plant thrives in intense summer heat when many other flowers fade, making it an excellent choice for continuous landscape interest. It functions well as a low hedge or an accent shrub. In frost-free climates, it maintains its evergreen foliage, but it should be treated as an annual elsewhere. It requires full sun exposure to flourish and is noted for being deer resistant.
$16.99
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4.6
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Category Rank
866
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#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Mature Height
6
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting color throughout the growing season
- Homeowners managing low-water landscapes in hot, sunny climates
- Nature enthusiasts looking to attract pollinators to their outdoor space
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in warm climates wanting to avoid invasive plant growth
- People sensitive to strong plant odors near high-traffic seating areas
- Pet owners and parents of small children needing non-toxic plants
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in intense summer conditions when other landscape plants typically fade.
Wildlife Attraction
Vibrant blooms act as a reliable magnet for local butterfly populations.
Drought Resilience
Waterwise performance makes this an ideal choice for low-maintenance garden beds.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance provides peace of mind in rural or suburban landscapes.
Bloom Consistency
Delivers a reliable, continuous splash of color throughout the entire season.
Versatility
Adapts easily to containers, borders, or as a functional low hedge.
Key Specs
Mature Height
6 feet
Mature Width
6 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring through summer; nearly year-round in frost-free regions
Water Needs
Dry to Average (Waterwise)
Genus Name
Lantana
Growth Rate
Medium
Features
- Provides continuous, radiant color throughout the hot summer months.
- Functions effectively as a low hedge or an accent shrub in the landscape.
- Attracts butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.
- Deer resistant, offering protection from browsing wildlife.
- Maintains evergreen status in frost-free climates.
- Tolerates dry conditions once established, qualifying as waterwise.
- Suitable for various landscape uses including borders, containers, and erosion control.
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the Radiation Bush Lantana for its exceptional reliability and vibrant, long lasting color. Reviewers frequently note its impressive hardiness, thriving effortlessly even in intense heat and drought conditions, making it a low maintenance favorite. The plant delivers continuous, bright blooms throughout the season, exceeding expectations for quality and garden impact. This robust performance confirms its status as a highly dependable choice for gardeners seeking reliable color.
Know before you buy
The Radiation Bush Lantana is evergreen only in frost-free climates. If you live in a region that experiences frost, you should treat this plant as an annual and expect it to die back when temperatures drop.
Since this shrub reaches a mature width of 6 feet, you should space them approximately 5 to 6 feet apart if you want them to grow together into a continuous, dense hedge.
Yes, it is specifically noted for thriving in high heat when other plants begin to fade. It is also waterwise, meaning it tolerates dry conditions well once it has become established in your landscape.
Yes, the Radiation Bush Lantana is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where browsing wildlife is a common concern.
Absolutely. Its size and heat tolerance make it well-suited for large containers, provided you have a pot with adequate drainage and can provide the full sun exposure it requires.
Yes, the vibrant blooms are highly effective at attracting butterflies, which helps support local biodiversity in your garden.
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