Product Description
Lantana x. 'New Gold'
Zones (7) 9 to 11,
Full Sun.
Mature size can reach 12 to 15 inches tall and 2 feet wide ;
sub shrub-like growth habit.
Lantana x 'New Gold' is a popular and vigorous Lantana cultivar known for its bright golden-yellow flower clusters and spreading habit. Here is a breakdown of its key features and growing requirements:
Characteristics:
- Flowers: Produces abundant clusters of small, bright golden-yellow flowers that bloom profusely from spring to fall. The flowers are sterile, meaning they do not produce seeds, which contributes to their long blooming season.
- Growth Habit: A low-growing, spreading shrub that typically reaches 12-18 inches tall and 2-3 feet wide.
Its trailing growth habit makes it suitable for use as a groundcover or in hanging baskets.
- Foliage: Dark green, ovate leaves with a slightly rough texture. The foliage is evergreen in frost-free climates.
- Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 7-11. In colder zones, it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors.
Cultivation:
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours per day) for optimal flowering.
- Soil: Adaptable to various soil types but prefers well-drained soil.
- Water: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.
- Pruning: Can be pruned lightly to shape or control its spread. In colder climates, prune back hard in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
- Fertilizer: Generally not required, but a light application of balanced fertilizer in spring can be beneficial.
Landscape Uses:
- Groundcover: Excellent for covering large areas, suppressing weeds, and preventing erosion.
- Hanging Baskets and Containers: Its trailing habit creates a beautiful cascading effect.
- Borders and Edging: Adds a bright pop of color to garden beds and pathways.
- Butterfly Gardens: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Advantages:
- Long Blooming Season: Provides continuous color throughout the growing season.
- Heat and Drought Tolerance: Performs well in hot, dry conditions.
- Versatile: Suitable for a variety of landscape applications.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
- Attracts Pollinators: A valuable addition to butterfly gardens.
Overall, Lantana x 'New Gold' is a cheerful and low-maintenance plant that offers a long season of vibrant color. Its adaptability to various conditions and versatility make it a popular choice for gardens in warm climates.
Ten (10) plants in 4-inch containers per flat (or tray).
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!
