{"product_id":"lantana-camara-bandana-red-shrub-verbena","title":"Lantana camara ‘Bandana Red’ - Shrub Verbena - British Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis vibrant perennial (often grown as an annual in the UK) produces clusters of fiery red, orange, and yellow blooms from late spring through to the first frost. \u003ci\u003eLantana camara\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Bandana Red’ is a compact variety with a mounding, bushy habit, making it ideal for containers, bedding, and pollinator-friendly borders. Loved by butterflies and bees, its colourful flowers stand out brilliantly against its dark green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLantana camara ‘Bandana Red’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLantana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShrub Verbena\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is celebrated for its bold colours and heat tolerance. Its flowers are especially attractive to pollinators and provide extended interest throughout the warmer months. In the UK, it’s best treated as an annual or overwintered indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Perennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBushy, Compact, Long-Blooming (Late Spring to First Frost)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – First Frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLantana camara\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Bandana Red’ (from Latin \u003ci\u003elantana\u003c\/i\u003e, referencing \u003ci\u003eViburnum lantana\u003c\/i\u003e, due to similarity in flower clusters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNone widely accepted; part of the ‘Bandana’ series bred for compact growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLantana, Shrub Verbena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Central and South America; ‘Bandana Red’ cultivar bred for ornamental use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDeadhead regularly to promote continual blooming. Light pruning may help maintain a compact shape. Cut back hard if overwintering indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHighly attractive to butterflies and bees. Nectar-rich flowers provide a valuable food source from late spring onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun is essential for best flowering. Perfect for warm, sheltered spots, pots on patios, or sunny garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep well-watered in dry spells, especially in containers. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWell-drained, fertile soil. Does well in loam-based or multi-purpose compost in pots. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season with a high-potash feed to encourage blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eToxic if ingested – keep away from pets and children. May cause skin irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn the UK, treat \u003ci\u003eLantana camara\u003c\/i\u003e as an annual, or bring pots indoors before the first frost. 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