Lantana Montevidensis Purple Trailing 1.5 L Pot
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Lantana montevidensis ‘Purple Trailing’
Common Name: Purple Trailing Lantana,
Weeping lantana, creeping lantana, trailing shrunverbena
Description
Lantana montevidensis ‘Purple Trailing’ is a hardy, evergreen, low-growing ground cover with long trailing stems covered in masses of small lavender-purple flowers from spring through autumn, and often year-round in Perth’s mild climate. It forms a dense carpet of foliage that suppresses weeds and provides long-lasting colour while attracting bees and butterflies. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in hot, sunny conditions and is ideal for low-maintenance gardens.
Features
- Botanical Name: Lantana montevidensis
- Common Name: Purple Trailing Lantana
- Plant Type: Evergreen trailing ground cover
- Height: 20–40 cm
- Width: 1.5–3 m
- Flower Colour: Lavender to purple
- Flowering Season: Spring to autumn, often year-round in Perth
- Foliage: Small, textured green leaves
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Low once established
- Frost Tolerance: Light frost tolerant
- Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Landscaping Importance
- Excellent ground cover for large areas.
- Ideal for retaining walls where it cascades beautifully.
- Perfect for hanging baskets and containers.
- Great for rockeries and coastal gardens.
- Helps reduce weeds by forming a dense mat.
- Suitable for slopes and embankments to reduce soil erosion.
- Adds long-lasting colour with minimal maintenance.
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
How to Look After in Perth
- Plant in a sunny position for the best flowering.
- Grow in well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods.
- Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth.
- Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Performs exceptionally well in Perth’s hot, dry summers.
Regular Maintenance
- Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a neat shape.
- Cut back vigorous growth if it spreads beyond the desired area.
- Remove dead or damaged stems as needed.
- Fertilise once or twice a year with a balanced slow-release fertiliser.
- Monitor for occasional pests such as whitefly or aphids, although it is generally pest-resistant.
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Lantana Montevidensis Purple Trailing 1.5 L Pot
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