The lantana (Lantana camara) has a unique property that makes this plant so special: it changes the color of the flowers from when they open to when they fade. Since not all of the flower umbels open at the same time, the plant always blooms in several shades.
What colors are lantana?
Lantana (Lantana camara) blooms in different colors that change during the flowering period: yellow, orange, red, pink or purple. Popular varieties include Snow White, Cochinelle, Pink Bird, Ortenburg Castle and Hortemburg. Single-colored new varieties are also available.
The most common flower colors
The most commonly sold plants in garden shops are lantanas, which bloom in a bright shade of yellow and then change their tone from orange to red, pink or violet. Many varieties darken and change color, for example from white to an attractive shade of pink. The inner flowers of the umbels are usually lighter colored than the outer ones. But there are also lantana hybrids in which the color gradient goes from dark to light.
Some popular varieties and their colors:
- Snow White (white – yellow)
- Cochinelle (pink – yellow – purple)
- pink Bird (pink-red)
- Ortenburg Castle (red – pink – white)
- Hortemburg (purple – white)
Plain Lantana
The color change of the lantana is particularly disturbing in monochrome plantings. New varieties in which the color change is less pronounced are a nice alternative. Below are some commonly encountered species:
- Avalanche (white)
- Grenat Course (red)
- Rouge Corde (red)
- Feston Rose (purple)
- Pure orange (orange)
- orange Lampant (orange)
- Mine d’Or (yellow)
Promote abundance of flowers
In order for the lantana to bloom profusely as desired and produce an intense flower color, proper care and location are important. Give the plant a place that is as sunny as possible, if possible partially shaded, where it is protected from wind and rain. Regular fertilizer applications are also important, as Lantana puts a lot of energy into the development of the flowers.
Tip
Combine color-changing lantanas with varieties that bloom in one color. This allows new, fascinating effects of unique beauty to be achieved again and again.