tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post7311884967673745748..comments2024-03-27T22:17:28.911-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Plant of the month: Lantana camaraBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-43664581779478917012013-10-29T20:57:21.520-05:002013-10-29T20:57:21.520-05:00Thank you, Lea! I hope you have a mild winter, too...Thank you, Lea! I hope you have a mild winter, too. Sounds like you're in the perfect place for them. They love our hot Midwestern summers, too, but of course the freeze is the end of the road for Lantanas. :(Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-74998728829808242182013-10-29T20:55:33.573-05:002013-10-29T20:55:33.573-05:00I think I might add them to pots in the future, to...I think I might add them to pots in the future, too. No matter where they're planted, they shine!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-37856241076339030492013-10-29T20:51:21.275-05:002013-10-29T20:51:21.275-05:00Yes--agreed! I think it will now be a standard in ...Yes--agreed! I think it will now be a standard in my garden, too. I love plants that bloom from May through October!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-90491744889335751742013-10-29T20:44:56.986-05:002013-10-29T20:44:56.986-05:00Glad I brightened your day. ;-) I think I'm go...Glad I brightened your day. ;-) I think I'm going to print out a photo of Lantana blooms to cheer me up on the cold winter days ahead.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-3146588532147058122013-10-29T20:43:55.031-05:002013-10-29T20:43:55.031-05:00Sorry to hear that, Diana. That would be difficult...Sorry to hear that, Diana. That would be difficult for me, but then again you have so many wonderful native plants that aren't invasive in your part of the world. And your garden looks great year-round!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-10176353535670715482013-10-29T20:42:12.270-05:002013-10-29T20:42:12.270-05:00I'm jealous--I wish they were hardy here, but ...I'm jealous--I wish they were hardy here, but not too hardy because then apparently they can be invasive. Sounds like you have the perfect climate to keep them in check.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-61520356354300429472013-10-29T20:40:54.440-05:002013-10-29T20:40:54.440-05:00Thank you! The fascinating thing is that the color...Thank you! The fascinating thing is that the colors keep changing as the buds and the flowers unfold. And they look different under various lighting conditions--that's part of their magic.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-14130074752546141262013-10-29T20:39:06.877-05:002013-10-29T20:39:06.877-05:00I bet they love your high-country garden, too! The...I bet they love your high-country garden, too! They really sparkle in the bright sunlight.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-13668825082020380582013-10-29T20:38:23.738-05:002013-10-29T20:38:23.738-05:00Thanks, Angie. I think you'll be happy with it...Thanks, Angie. I think you'll be happy with it if you choose to add it. I had to search a little bit, but I found the Lantana plants and I'm so glad I did. Can't wait to plant them again next spring!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-67084394105154325162013-10-29T20:32:46.368-05:002013-10-29T20:32:46.368-05:00Thanks, Rose! I can't agree more. And they lov...Thanks, Rose! I can't agree more. And they love our hot Midwestern summer days!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-77087500815452713422013-10-29T20:29:55.527-05:002013-10-29T20:29:55.527-05:00I like them all, but my favorites are the multicol...I like them all, but my favorites are the multicolored ones. They keep changing as the blooms go through various stages. And they sort of sparkle in the sun!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-30597700491752678252013-10-29T20:28:45.374-05:002013-10-29T20:28:45.374-05:00Lucky you! It sounds like you're in the perfec...Lucky you! It sounds like you're in the perfect climate for Lantana--warm enough for it to survive the winter, but cool enough that it doesn't get out of control. I'm jealous!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-39061054944400615612013-10-29T20:27:16.993-05:002013-10-29T20:27:16.993-05:00Thanks, Cat! I love a plant that is killer gorgeou...Thanks, Cat! I love a plant that is killer gorgeous and tough, tough, tough. ;-) Plus, a butterfly attractor! I miss the Lantanas already!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-83445256790295317182013-10-29T20:25:35.184-05:002013-10-29T20:25:35.184-05:00Isn't that a funny name? But I can see where t...Isn't that a funny name? But I can see where they got the name. It's frustrating having space for sun-loving plants, isn't it?Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-2432462317748850972013-10-29T20:21:37.152-05:002013-10-29T20:21:37.152-05:00Thanks--I had a great break. Unfortunately, the La...Thanks--I had a great break. Unfortunately, the Lantanas are gone for this year, but it will be fun to plant them again next year.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-69408969933972019682013-10-29T20:18:25.800-05:002013-10-29T20:18:25.800-05:00I think you'll be pleased. Lantanas are so bri...I think you'll be pleased. Lantanas are so bright and colorful--you just can't be anything but happy when you see them. And they fill the space pretty quickly.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-43462922506717576722013-10-29T20:15:44.706-05:002013-10-29T20:15:44.706-05:00I agree--they look great in the oblique autumn lig...I agree--they look great in the oblique autumn light. Sadly, mine shriveled up with the frost we had last week. I can't wait to plant them again next spring!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-1675742395586904502013-10-29T20:13:41.304-05:002013-10-29T20:13:41.304-05:00Yes, I'm glad it isn't hardy in the Midwes...Yes, I'm glad it isn't hardy in the Midwest, too. It's such a unique and colorful plant, and the pollinators love it!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-36262980005064118162013-10-28T06:17:37.059-05:002013-10-28T06:17:37.059-05:00I love Lantana! Beautiful photos!
I'm in zone ...I love Lantana! Beautiful photos!<br />I'm in zone 7 (north Mississippi) and have been able to over-winter Lantana planted on the south side of the house to get every ray of warm sunshine. But our winters are very variable - sometimes mild, sometimes not. I added two new plants to the Lantana bed this year - all are still blooming. Hoping for a mild winter.<br />Have a wonderful week!<br />LeaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201714466868118083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-37204171911393820362013-10-27T19:25:30.745-05:002013-10-27T19:25:30.745-05:00I plant lantana in pots and they last and last fro...I plant lantana in pots and they last and last from May until October or November especially when there is little to no frost.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-71026120808825733272013-10-25T20:56:42.585-05:002013-10-25T20:56:42.585-05:00I grew lantana for the first time in SC and add it...I grew lantana for the first time in SC and add it to my VA garden every year. It's easy and the pollinators love it. What's not to love? Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-34475226950666213032013-10-25T16:02:08.497-05:002013-10-25T16:02:08.497-05:00Hi Beth! Wonderful colors for this grey day! Hi Beth! Wonderful colors for this grey day! Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-2803530956142612152013-10-22T18:10:49.568-05:002013-10-22T18:10:49.568-05:00Lovely range of colours, but sadly it is invasive ...Lovely range of colours, but sadly it is invasive here in South Africa.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-346261673772750912013-10-22T11:35:40.725-05:002013-10-22T11:35:40.725-05:00Lantanas are great plants for butterflies and poll...Lantanas are great plants for butterflies and pollinators in general. Many are actually hardy to zone 7 - we have tons of them here in the Raleigh area. I know that isn't much help to you in Wisconsin, but I thought I'd mention it in case others want to try them. Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-73337677286147964902013-10-22T04:51:08.162-05:002013-10-22T04:51:08.162-05:00Hi Beth, they are so lovely in your pictures. You ...Hi Beth, they are so lovely in your pictures. You know what, sometimes when i still don't have the macro lens, i can't get a good shot of lantana and i wonder why! Now i can already shoot them nicely too, but not as good as yours specially that first one! We only have the wild types in my garden but yours are the hybrids i guess!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848957958059476177noreply@blogger.com