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Luscious® Tropical Fruit
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Luscious® 'Tropical Fruit' | ||
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Annual Lantana camara |
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Cultural/Growing Information
pH: B (5.8 - 6.2)
EC (2:1 Extraction Method): B-C (0.6 - 1.5)
Fertilization Recommendations: H (150-250 ppm)
Rooting Out: C (65-72°F or 18-22°C)
Growing On: B (70-75°F or 21-24°C)
Holding Temperature: B (50-60°F or 10-16°C)
Light Levels: High
Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist
Planting & Timing Information: Late Spring to Summer Finish. Standard PPP.
Finish Time 4-5": 4-6
Finish Time 6"/Gallon: 5-7
Finish Time 8": 7-9
Finish Time 10-12": 10-12
Pinching/Growth Regulators: Pinch at liner planting and pinch to shape as needed. PGRs should not be needed.
Pest and Disease Management: General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.
Grower Tips:
Grower Tips for ‘Tropical Fruit™’ -Needs 200 ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. -High light in production is essential. -Warm and slightly dry conditions after transplanting speeds root in and growth. -Warm, bright growing conditions are optimum. Where early spring conditions do not allow production under these parameters consider growing lantana for late spring to summer sales.
Winter Flowering: Yes
Spring Outdoor Finish?: N - Do not finish outside
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Annual Lantana camara |
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General Information
Description
"A Real Simple magazine – Top 10 goofproof Plant"
Growing Tips
If you are looking for a tough plant it’s hard to beat lantana. Lantana are heat tolerant, use little to no supplemental water in the landscape, will tolerate less than ideal soils and usually don’t need to be deadheaded. If you are looking for a plant that will thrive on neglect, lantana is the champ. Lantana come in many shapes, sizes and habits. Check size and habit information for the specific variety you are choosing to make sure it fits your needs. Lantana can be trimmed back at anytime to shape or to promote increased branching.
In many parts of the US and Canada lantana function as an annual. In reality they are a tender perennial, in warm winter climates they become flowering shrubs.
If you live in an area where Lantana is perennial they are essentially trouble free, they can be pruned at any time of year and usually benefit with a harder shape-up pruning in early spring after last frost date. Midsummer fertilization can help overcome any slow down in growth during the dog days of summer and help bring even more flowers.
According to the Humane Society of America Lantana leaves can be toxic to pets. This means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction.
Lantana seed set varies considerably. If you see a lot of berries developing you may want to deadhead the plants to help with continuous blooming. If there is low berry set, deadheading shouldn't be necessary for continuous bloom. Some varieties are self-cleaning.
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
Exposure
Full sun
Height
18-24"
Spacing
16-22"
Hardy Temp
30°F (-1°C)
Zone(s)
10
Uses
Use in combinations, window boxes and landscapes
Features
Heat and drought tolerant with multicolored flowers all season
Patent:
Lantana LUSCIOUS® TROPICAL FRUIT 'Tropical Fruit' PP18821 Patented; 2884 Patented
Other Colors In This Series: |
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| Citrus Blend™ | Grape | Lemonade | Tropical Fruit | ||
Awards Won
2009 - Top Performer
-Kansas State University
2009 - Top Performers
-Delaware Valley College, Henry Schmieder Arboretum
2008 - Top Performer
-Longwood Gardens
2008 - Top Performer
-National Arboretum
2008 - Top Peformer
-Penn State
2008 - Top Performers - Foliage
-University of Delaware
2008 - Top Performer
-Norfolk Botanical Garden
2008 - Top Performer
-Erie Basin Marina
2008 - Best Overall Impression
-Oregon State University
2008 - Most Consumer Appeal
-Oregon State University
2008 - Top Performer
-Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2008 - Bronze Medal
-Ohio State University Extension - Springfield
2008 - Top Performer
-University of Minnesota
2008 - Leader of the Pack Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2008 - Leader of the Pack Summer - Late Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2008 - Leader of the Pack Summer - Early Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2008 - Top Performer
-Michigan State University
2008 - Top Performer
-Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2008 - Top Performer
-Sawaya Garden Trial
2007 - Top Rated Performer
-City of Cedar Rapids
2007 - Top 10
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Leader of the Pack Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Leader of the Pack Early Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Leader of the Pack Late Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Top Performer
-Ohio State University - Columbus
2007 - Top Performer
-Michigan State University
2007 - North Texas Winners Circle
-Texas A & M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2007 - Bronze Medal
-University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
2007 - Top Pick
-Missouri Botanic Garden
2006 - Top Consumer Rated Variety
-Penn State
2005 - Leader of the Pack Late Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2005 - Best of Breed
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum

