Lantana camara ‘Havana Red’

Lantana camara ‘Havana Red’ is a compact and very floriferous variety of lantana, appreciated for its abundant inflorescences in vibrant shades of intense red, which maintain their decorative effect from spring until the first frosts. The flowers are grouped in round clusters and attract numerous bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.

Due to its compact habit and excellent branching, the Havana series is ideal for pots, planters, balconies, terraces, or sunny borders, where it offers a continuous display of color throughout the summer.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Lantana camara ‘Havana Red’
• Common name: Lantana
• Family: Verbenaceae
• Plant type: ornamental shrub grown as an annual or perennial plant in warm climates
• Compact, well-branched habit
• Green, slightly rough and aromatic leaves
• Flowers grouped in globular inflorescences, intense red
• Flowering period: May-October

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers direct sunlight for abundant flowering.
• Substrate: fertile, well-drained.
• Watering: moderate; water after the top layer of substrate dries slightly.
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 18-32°C.
• Frost resistance: not frost-resistant. In Romania, it can be overwintered indoors in a bright and cool space, at temperatures above 5-8°C.

✨ What makes it special:

• continuous flowering from spring to autumn;
• spectacular flowers in intense shades of red;
• compact habit, ideal for pots and planters;
• attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects;
• very heat-tolerant and withstands short drought periods after acclimatization.

📌 Note: Plants may be delivered with a varying number of flowers or buds depending on the season and natural development stage. Flowers are sensitive to transport and may be damaged or lost during delivery, but the plant will continue to bloom abundantly under optimal care conditions. The displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers.

Height including pot 20 cm