Hot Blooded Lantana
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, butterfly-friendly summer color.
The Hot Blooded Lantana is a compact shrub known for its dense mound of green foliage and a non-stop display of vibrant red flower clusters throughout the summer heat. Its sterile blooms allow it to dedicate energy to prolific flowering, making it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, and containers. In warmer, frost-free climates, this plant maintains its evergreen nature; otherwise, it is best treated as a summer annual. It thrives in full sun and prefers dry to average water conditions once established, offering reliable color and attracting butterflies to your landscape.
$16.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2609
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Mature Height
24
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, season-long color in their landscape
- Homeowners managing low-water gardens in scorching climates
- Wildlife enthusiasts wanting to attract pollinators while deterring pests
Who should skip it
- Parents and pet owners concerned about plant toxicity
- Gardeners in warm climates wanting to avoid invasive spread
- Busy gardeners looking for strictly low-maintenance, hands-off plants
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Sterile flowers ensure a relentless display of color all summer long.
Drought tolerance
Thrives in dry conditions once established with minimal supplemental watering.
Maintenance requirements
Compact growth habit eliminates the need for regular pruning sessions.
Pollinator appeal
Vibrant red clusters act as a magnet for local butterfly populations.
Versatility of use
Perfectly sized for containers, borders, or dense mass landscape plantings.
Climate flexibility
Strict hardiness requirements limit year-round performance to frost-free zones.
Key Specs
Mature Height
24 inches
Mature Width
24 inches
Light Needs
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
10
Foliage Color
Green
Flower Color
Red
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Features
- Produces non-stop red flower clusters throughout the summer heat.
- Sterile blooms focus energy on prolific blooming.
- Waterwise plant, suitable for dry conditions.
- Attracts butterflies.
- Requires minimal pruning; should not need pruning.
What customers say
Consumers are overwhelmingly positive about the exceptional quality and reliability of the Hot Blooded Lantana. Gardeners consistently highlight its vigorous growth and stunning, saturated color that persists through intense summer heat. The plant is celebrated for its remarkable ease of care, requiring minimal attention once established while simultaneously attracting numerous pollinators. This combination of high performance and low maintenance firmly establishes it as a dependable, vibrant choice for any sunny landscape.
Know before you buy
The Hot Blooded Lantana is hardy to Zone 10. If you live in a climate with freezing winters, it will not survive and should be treated as a summer annual.
Very little. Because it produces sterile blooms, it does not require deadheading to keep flowering, and it generally does not need pruning to maintain its compact shape.
Yes, its compact 24-inch size makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure the pot has good drainage and receives full sun throughout the day.
Once established, this is a waterwise plant that prefers dry to average moisture conditions. You should water it regularly while it is getting settled, but it is quite drought-tolerant thereafter.
Yes, the vibrant red flower clusters are highly attractive to butterflies, making it a great addition to a pollinator-friendly garden.
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