| Botanical Name | Lantana camara 'Havana Sunset' |
| Description | 'Havana Sunset' is a top-tier choice for the Houston metro area, specifically bred to maintain a tidy, mounded habit even in high humidity. It produces a non-stop display of sunset-hued flowers from spring through the first frost. While it is highly resilient, it performs best in loose, well-draining soil. In areas with heavy clay, we recommend planting in raised beds or amending with expanded shale to ensure roots do not stay waterlogged during heavy Gulf Coast rain events. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Required for maximum bloom density) |
| Height x Width | 12-18" Height x 18-24" Width |
| Water | Low to Moderate; once established, it is very drought tolerant |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Perennial in Houston; protect during hard freezes) |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring |
| Pruning | Tip prune to encourage bushiness; cut back by half in late winter to refresh |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Lantana camara 'Havana Sunset' |
| Description | 'Havana Sunset' is a top-tier choice for the Houston metro area, specifically bred to maintain a tidy, mounded habit even in high humidity. It produces a non-stop display of sunset-hued flowers from spring through the first frost. While it is highly resilient, it performs best in loose, well-draining soil. In areas with heavy clay, we recommend planting in raised beds or amending with expanded shale to ensure roots do not stay waterlogged during heavy Gulf Coast rain events. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Required for maximum bloom density) |
| Height x Width | 12-18" Height x 18-24" Width |
| Water | Low to Moderate; once established, it is very drought tolerant |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Perennial in Houston; protect during hard freezes) |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring |
| Pruning | Tip prune to encourage bushiness; cut back by half in late winter to refresh |
| Deer Resistance | High |