The surprising news is we simply recently potted it regardless of the hot summer season heat we’re experiencing. Daily watering of numerous of my plants in the summertime heat is merely is a must.
When producing our spring arrangements in pots, I had one only pot perched on the brick wall on my patio area that we had actually missed out on, and my spouse– who has the true green thumb in my household– ventured to find something for it this summertime. We both understood we had to select a plant that would be hardy and heat tolerant with the upcoming scorching summertime, however I desired something with color that would last.
We decided on Citrus Lantana, understood for its hardiness, heat tolerance, and charming blooms, and the one that is lively and currently flowering beautifully in its pot on its perch. “Lantana produces brilliant, colorful flowers that bloom constantly through the summer season, and it is low upkeep, needing minimal care when developed,” discusses Niki Irving, author of Growing Flowers and owner of Flourish Flower Farm, a boutique flower farm and flower style studio situated in Asheville, North Carolina.
Lantana Thrives in the Heat
I’m realizing this plant grows in the heat. “It can likewise hold up against dry conditions, so if you miss out on a watering session, the plant will still be fine,” Irving states.
Lantana Can Be Planted in a Pot or in the Ground
I chose for a small Lantana plant in a pot, it can be planted elsewhere in your lawn. “Lantana is a vigorous grower and works well in a mass or in a combined planting,” describes Adam Millhouse, Owner and Landscape Designer of Millhouse Howell Landscape in Mountain Brook, Alabama. There are several colors and varieties so taking a stroll through a nursery may be the very best method to get the color and look you desire. Usually, most nurseries will carry the plants well into the summertime due to the fact that of their resistance to drought conditions.
Other Heat Tolerant Summer Plants
Since I reside in an extremely hot location, I tend to gravitate toward the plants that will look fresh all summer season and remain blooming right into fall. Spring blooms are charming, but they just last so long. Zinnias have ended up being a preferred lately, and I’ve been cutting and utilizing them often in bud vases in my home. “Zinnias are easy-to-grow annuals that flower profusely in the heat and can be found in a selection of colors and blossom sizes, and they likewise attract pollinators,” states Irving. In addition, Portulaca or Moss Rose is another excellent alternative as a heat-tolerant, hardy flower. “It is known for its bright, vibrant flowers and succulent-like foliage, and like lantana, it is extremely drought-tolerant and thrives in hot, dry conditions,” Irving states.
Set Lantana with Other Plants
I only have Citrus Lantana in a pot by itself, other plants combine well with it and might be planted in the exact same pot to complement it. “In a container, Lantana is paired well with Salvia, Angelonia, Euphorbia, and Sweet Potato Vine,” recommends Millhouse. Despite what you plant in addition to the Lantana, just guarantee that the plants are similarly heat tolerant to ensure all the plants in the pot flourish.
Ensure Your Lantana Thrives
Despite the hardiness of the lantana, there are a few ideas to bear in mind if you select to plant lantana over the summer season. Watering most plants at first– even if they are heat-tolerant– will assist the plant develop itself well. Millhouse recommends keeping Lantana watered for the very first couple of weeks, then it should start to look after itself so long as it does get some rainwater from time to time. Also, if the soil is old in the pot, make sure to either replace the soil totally or mix in some fresh potting soil with the old. The newer soil will keep wetness much better, permitting the plants a much better possibility to prosper.
