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Lantana camara 'Tropical Fruit' PP18821

Also Known As

  • Lantana 'Tropical Fruit'
  • Lantana camara Luscious® 'Tropical Fruit'
  • Tropical Fruit Lantana

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

Lantana camara 'Tropical Fruit' PP18821 plant details

Lantana camara 'Tropical Fruit' PP18821 is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with variegated foliage. In fall and summer apricot, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lantana camara 'Tropical Fruit' PP18821

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, pink and yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lantana camara 'Tropical Fruit' PP18821

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This colorful lantana adds a warm glow to combinations without being too bright. Umbels of butter yellow florets fade to shades of apricot pink. Mounding habit to 10". The foliage has an interesting soft creamy variegation.

Gardening facts about Lantana camara 'Tropical Fruit' PP18821 plant

How to Grow Lantana camara 'Tropical Fruit' PP18821

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • apricot
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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