Lantana (Lantana camara 'Balluceagl' LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW)
Dwarf Lantana camara 'Balluceagl' LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW is a low-maintenance annual boasting long bloom times of peach, yellow, and lilac-pink flowers.
Complete Plant Information
Overview
The Lantana camara ‘Balluceagl’ LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW is a standout selection appreciated for its compact size and exceptionally long season of interest. This dwarf cultivar of Lantana produces dense clusters of tiny flowers that shift beautifully through shades of yellow, orange, and lilac-pink. Gardeners value this variety for its low maintenance requirements and its ability to provide continuous color from late spring right up until the first frost.
As a broadleaf evergreen, the Lantana performs best when treated as an annual bedding plant in cooler climates, though it is root hardy to Zone 9 and top growth is hardy in Zones 10-11. It establishes quickly, forming a tight, bushy mound perfect for softening edges or filling containers with vibrant, pollinator-attracting blooms. Enjoy the aromatic foliage and the constant movement of butterflies visiting your Lantana.
This specific selection, often known by its trade name LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW, offers the classic vibrant look of traditional Lantana in a manageable, dwarf package suitable for smaller garden spaces or mixed arrangements where aggressive spreading is unwanted.
Fast Facts
- Plant Family: Verbenaceae
- Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 10-11
- Size at Maturity:
- Height: 0.75-1 ft
- Spread: 0.75-1 ft
- Bloom Time: May to frost
- Bloom Description: Yellow, orange, and lilac-pink
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Water Needs: Medium
- Maintenance Level: Low
How to Grow
For successful cultivation, plant Lantana camara ‘Balluceagl’ LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW in average, well-drained soil, ensuring it receives full, unfiltered sun exposure throughout the day. While it prefers medium moisture, this plant is quite tolerant of poorer soils, making it a resilient choice for sunny, open areas in the landscape. In areas outside Zones 10-11, set out bedding plants only after all danger of frost has passed in the spring.
Watering should be consistent, especially when establishing the plants or growing them in containers where they dry out faster. Once established, Lantana is relatively drought-tolerant, requiring only medium amounts of water. Due to its low maintenance nature, heavy fertilization is usually unnecessary. Deadheading faded flower clusters is not strictly required but can encourage a tidier appearance and fresher blooms.
Gardeners in St. Louis typically purchase these plants annually, treating them as inexpensive bedding plants. However, if you wish to conserve your favorite Lantana camara ‘Balluceagl’ LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW plants, take summer cuttings for overwintering. Alternatively, overwinter container plants indoors in a bright location where temperatures are kept cool, ideally between 40-49°F.
Landscape Uses
The compact stature of Lantana camara ‘Balluceagl’ LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW makes it exceptionally versatile. Its primary recommendation is as an eye-catching annual bedding plant, where it provides months of consistent color along borders or massed into drifts. It excels in containers, window boxes, and patio pots, where its dense, mounding habit contrasts beautifully with trailing or upright companions.
When selecting companions, choose other sun-loving, somewhat drought-tolerant species that share its medium water needs, such as Million Bells (Calibrachoa), zinnias, or silvery foliage plants like Dusty Miller. Since this is a dwarf variety, avoid pairing it too closely with extremely vigorous spreading plants. It works well beneath taller background perennials or shrubs that offer structure during the early season.
This shrub verbena offers year-round visual interest in frost-free regions, functioning effectively as low groundcover or mass planting. In all zones, its bright flowers serve as phenomenal attractants, boosting the biodiversity of your sunny garden spots.
Standout Features
Flower Qualities
- Showy
Noteworthy Characteristics
Lantana camara, commonly called lantana or shrub verbena, is native to Central and South America. ‘Balluceagl’ is a floriferous, dwarf selection of lantana that features a dense, bushy growth habit and a long bloom period from spring to frost. The small, tubular, yellow, orange, and lilac-pink flowers are held in rounded to globe-shaped clusters, often exhibiting multiple colors at once. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Tolerances
This plant is noted for its ability to tolerate poor soils, adding to its overall low maintenance appeal for gardeners.
Potential Problems
Fortunately, Lantana camara ‘Balluceagl’ LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW generally avoids serious insect or disease issues. Be vigilant for common greenhouse pests like whiteflies, especially if you bring container plants indoors for overwintering. Spider mites can also become an issue on stressed or overwintering plants, so inspect foliage regularly. Maintaining good air circulation and avoiding overhead watering can help prevent fungal issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zones is Lantana suitable for?
Lantana camara ‘Balluceagl’ LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW is top growth winter hardy in USDA Zones 10-11, with roots potentially surviving brief dips to Zone 9. Gardeners in cooler zones should treat it as an annual or plan to overwinter indoors.
How large does Lantana camara ‘Balluceagl’ LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW grow?
This dwarf selection matures to a very compact size, reaching only about 0.75 to 1 foot in height with a similar spread of 0.75 to 1 foot.
What sun exposure does Lantana need?
Lantana requires full sun exposure to produce the best color and maintain its dense growth habit. Too much shade will result in sparse flowering.
When does Lantana bloom?
This variety is known for a long bloom period, starting in May and continuing consistently until frost hits the garden. The flowers are a mix of yellow, orange, and lilac-pink.
Conclusion
The Lantana camara ‘Balluceagl’ LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW offers vibrant, season-long color with minimal effort, making it an indispensable warm-season annual or tender perennial. Its dwarf size and exceptional bloom display ensure that this Lantana variety adds significant texture and pollinator interest wherever it is planted. Before purchasing, confirm your local USDA Hardiness Zone compatibility or plan suitable overwintering strategies for a long-term investment.
Companion Planting
When growing Lantana camara ‘Balluceagl’ LITTLE LUCKY PEACH GLOW alongside other sun-loving species, focus on complementary textures and habits. Plants that enjoy similar well-drained soil and medium water conditions, such as Portulaca (moss rose) or various types of Salvia, make excellent neighbors in the bedding display. In containers, integrate fine-textured foliage plants or mounding herbs like thyme to enhance the rich coloring of the Lantana blooms.
Wildlife Benefits
One of the greatest assets of growing Lantana is its powerful draw for beneficial insects. The colorful, nectar-rich flower clusters are irresistible to butterflies. Plant several Lantana specimens near seating areas or vegetable gardens to maximize pollinator activity. This shrub verbena ensures a continuous food source for butterflies from early summer well into the fall.
