Product Description
Lantana x 'New Gold' (3.5-inch pot)
Common Name: New Gold Lantana
- Height: 12-18 Inches
- Spread: 1-3 Feet
- Hardiness Zone: 7-9
- Full Sun
- Semi-hardy in Zone 7.
- Golden Yellow Flowers - Late Spring thru Fall
- Aromatic Foliage
- Good for hot dry areas
- Deer-resistant
- Attract butterflies and other pollinators
Lantana 'New Gold' has a dramatic mounding habit. It is semi-hardy especially in Zone 7 - may be perennial in protected areas or thru a light Winter. Do not cut old growth back until the new growth starts to emerge. Premature pruning reduces the risk of it coming back in the Spring. New Gold Lantana has an impressive display of golden yellow blooms from late Spring thru Fall. The flowers are nectar-rich and attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Bring a Burst of Sunshine to Your Garden with 'New Gold' Lantana!
Lantana x 'New Gold', also known as Trailing Lantana or New Gold Lantana, is a vibrant and versatile flowering shrub prized for its abundant clusters of golden-yellow flowers and its long blooming season. This heat-loving plant thrives in sunny locations and adds a cheerful touch to gardens, borders, hanging baskets, and containers.
'New Gold' is a popular Lantana cultivar known for its vigorous growth and its profusion of bright, golden-yellow flowers. The small, tubular flowers are borne in dense clusters that bloom continuously from spring to fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators to your garden. This Lantana has a trailing or spreading habit, making it an excellent groundcover or spiller plant for containers and hanging baskets. It is also relatively low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, making it a great choice for busy gardeners or those in drier climates.
- Mature Size: 1-2 feet tall, spreading 4-6 feet wide
- Flower Color: Bright golden-yellow
- Bloom Time: Spring to fall
- Foliage: Dark green, slightly rough textured
- Growth Habit: Trailing, spreading
- Light Needs: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
- Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
- Hardiness Zones: 7-11 (USDA); may be grown as an annual in colder climates
- Special Features: Attracts butterflies, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established, long blooming season, versatile
Planting:
- Timing: Plant in spring after the last frost has passed.
- Location: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. 'New Gold' Lantana thrives in full sun and heat.
- Soil Preparation: Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.
- Spacing: Space plants 2-4 feet apart to allow for their spreading growth habit.
- Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and regularly until it is established.
Care:
- Watering: Once established, 'New Gold' Lantana is relatively drought-tolerant. Water deeply during prolonged dry spells, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilizing: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote vigorous growth and flowering. Avoid over-fertilizing, which can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
- Deadheading: While not strictly necessary, deadheading (removing spent flower clusters) can encourage more continuous blooming and prevent the formation of berries.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant or control its size. You can also prune lightly throughout the growing season to remove any dead or damaged branches.
- Pest and Disease Control: 'New Gold' Lantana is generally pest and disease resistant. However, watch for common garden pests like whiteflies or spider mites.
Uses in the Garden:
- Groundcover: Its spreading habit makes it an excellent groundcover for sunny areas.
- Borders and Edging: Adds a vibrant splash of color to borders and edges.
- Containers and Hanging Baskets: The trailing habit makes it perfect for cascading from containers and hanging baskets.
- Mass Plantings: Plant in groups for a dramatic display of color.
- Butterfly Gardens: Attract butterflies and other pollinators with their abundant flowers.
- Mixed Borders: Combines beautifully with other sun-loving perennials and shrubs.
Add a touch of sunshine to your garden with the vibrant and easy-care Lantana x 'New Gold'!
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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Wonderful plants, great packaging, quick delivery!
This was the second time I’ve ordered from Blooming designs. I’ve been very impressed with both orders! Plants were packaged well, arrived healthy, and thrived in my garden. I would definitely order from them again.
