{"product_id":"lantana-camara-simon-orange-yellow-sage","title":"Lantana camara 'Simon Orange' - Standard Yellow Sage","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis tender perennial dazzles with clusters of orange, apricot and red blooms that intensify in colour as they mature. Grown here as a standard (lollipop-shaped) form, \u003ci\u003eLantana camara\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Simon Orange’ provides striking height and structure in pots and beds, and its bright, ever-changing flowers are irresistible to pollinators. It’s an ideal centrepiece for a sunny patio display and thrives with minimal fuss through the warmer months.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLantana camara ‘Simon Orange’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Yellow Sage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or simply \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLantana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is grown for its fiery umbels of colour, tough nature, and long flowering period. Though not hardy in the UK, it can be overwintered in a greenhouse or bright conservatory.\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 (treated as annual or overwintered)\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\"\u003eStandard Tree Form, Long-Flowering, Bold Focal Point\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 June – 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 ‘Simon Orange’ (\u003ci\u003ecamara\u003c\/i\u003e refers to a twisting or arching growth habit in Latin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLantana, Standard Yellow Sage, Shrub Verbena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSpecies native to Central and South America; cultivar selected for ornamental use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePinch out early shoots to encourage branching. Deadhead spent blooms regularly. Lightly prune to maintain shape. If overwintering, cut back by half in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eExcellent nectar source for butterflies and bees. Flower clusters continuously replenish throughout the season, providing ongoing support for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNeeds a full sun position with shelter from cold winds. Perfect in a large container, sunny courtyard, or the centre of a hot-colour planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater well during dry spells, especially in pots. Let the top layer of compost dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFree-draining compost is essential. In containers, use loam-based compost with added grit or perlite for aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 2–3 weeks with a tomato fertiliser or high-potash feed to encourage flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eToxic if ingested and may irritate skin – keep out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTo enjoy \u003ci\u003eSimon Orange\u003c\/i\u003e year after year, bring indoors before the first frost and place in a sunny, frost-free room. Prune to maintain a neat standard shape in late winter or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"19cm","offer_id":56110463484285,"sku":"1230203248471","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/lantana-camara-simon-orange-yellow-sage","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}