🌺 Lantana Red Dwarf Bush Live Plant – Compact Fire-Red Blooms for Borders & Pots (1 Feet Height)

Transform your home garden with the vibrant Lantana Red Dwarf Bush Live Plant, a hardy ornamental shrub known for its continuous blooming and eye-catching fire-red flowers. This compact, low-maintenance bush is ideal for edging, ground cover, pots, balcony railings, and pathways. Loved by pollinators like butterflies and bees, this plant thrives even in hot Indian climates.

With its attractive foliage and long-lasting blooms, the Lantana camara (Red Dwarf) adds an evergreen charm to your outdoor or terrace gardens. It requires minimal care and survives even with limited watering, making it one of the best choices for beginner gardeners.

🌿 About This Item

• Type of Plant: Ornamental Flowering Shrub – Red Dwarf Lantana

• Germination Time: Not applicable (Live Plant)

• Hours of Sunlight Needed: 6–8 hours of direct sunlight

• Where to Grow: Pots, garden beds, borders, pathways, terraces

• Growing Season: Year-round (blooms best in summer to late monsoon)

• Seed Sowing Depth: Not applicable

• Ideal Climate: Tropical and sub-tropical

• Plant Height: Grows up to 1.5–2 feet (delivered as 1-foot plant)

• Organic Fertilizer Requirement: Monthly compost or flower booster

• Life Span: Perennial

• Ideal Growing Temperature: 20°C to 38°C

• Blooming Time: Almost year-round; peak in summer

• Maintenance Required: Very low

• Watering Frequency: Twice a week or when topsoil is dry

• Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12×12 or 15×15 inches for healthy root spread

What Size Grow Bag is Best for Lantana Red Dwarf Bush Live Plant

• 15 x 15  Hdpe Grow bag  (W*H)
• 18 x 18  Hdpe Grow bag  (W*H)
• 24 x 24  Hdpe Grow bag  (W*H)

🗓️ Growing Season in India

The Lantana Red Dwarf can be grown throughout the year in India, especially in warm climates. Plant it from February to October for maximum blooming. It tolerates summer heat very well and performs best with good sunlight and occasional pruning.

🪴 How to Grow in Pots

Choose a well-draining large pot or grow bag, and fill it with loamy soil + compost mix. Keep in a location that receives full sun. Water only when the topsoil dries. Use an organic flower fertilizer once a month for more blooms. Prune lightly to maintain bushy shape.

🌱 Seeds Sowing Method

Not applicable – this is a ready-to-grow live plant, not from seed.

🌼 Plant Care Tips For Lantana Red Dwarf Bush Live Plant

• Sunlight: Requires full sun for 6+ hours

• Soil: Use well-draining loamy or sandy soil

• Fertilization: Apply compost or balanced NPK monthly

• Pruning: Light pruning helps maintain shape and boost blooming

• Support & Spacing: No support required; maintain 1 foot spacing if planting multiple

• Pest Control: Use neem spray if aphids or mealybugs appear

• Disease Prevention: Ensure good airflow to avoid fungal issues

• Mulching: Helps reduce water loss during peak summers

• Harvesting: Not edible – flowering ornamental plant only

How to Fertilize  Plants Effectively

1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.

2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.

3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for

🌟 Special Features

• Continuous cluster blooming with bold red flowers

• Compact dwarf growth – ideal for edging and containers

• Highly drought-tolerant once established

• Excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes

• Acts as a butterfly attractor in gardens

• Naturally deters some garden pests due to leaf scent

🌸 Benefits/Uses

• Beautiful for borderlines, rock gardens, and flower beds

• Great for balcony pots and terrace gardening

• Ideal for public parks, school gardens, and gated communities

• Pollinator-friendly – attracts butterflies and bees

• Excellent for xeriscaping (low-water landscaping)

⚠️ Precautions While Growing

Avoid overwatering. Too much shade reduces flowering. The plant may spread if grown directly in ground, so container-growing is ideal. Use gloves when pruning if you have sensitive skin, as leaves may cause minor irritation.

🐛 Common Problems and Solutions

• Yellow Leaves: Due to overwatering or poor drainage – fix by improving soil

• Leggy Growth: Caused by insufficient sunlight – shift to a brighter area

• No Flowers: Likely due to too much shade or lack of pruning – prune and feed compost

• Pests: If any, control using organic neem oil spray

🌍 Local Names of Lantana Red Dwarf Plant

Lantana Kempu, Red Lantana Shrub, Kempu Gundu Hoovu, Laal Lantana Ghas, Red Flowering Gundi, Sannakki Soppu, Lantana Red Bush, Dwarf Lantana Plant, Red Shrub Flower Plant, Laal Phool Ghanti, Mini Gundu Pushpam

❓ FAQs Of Lantana Red Dwarf Bush Live Plant

Q1. Is Lantana Red Dwarf suitable for balconies?
Yes, it thrives in pots on sunny balconies or terraces.

Q2. Can this be grown as ground cover?
Yes. Its compact bushy habit makes it ideal for borders and ground planting.

Q3. Is it fragrant?
No. The attraction lies in its color and long bloom, not fragrance.

Q4. Does it require pruning?
Light pruning helps in keeping it bushy and promotes more flowers.

Q5. Is it safe for pets?
No. Lantana leaves and berries can be toxic if ingested, so keep away from pets.