My lantana had grown so bit and dense it was blocking my view from the driveway and I asked my husband to cut it back and he scalped it! What do you think will happen to it now?
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They're pretty tough, I think it'll come back
I know they will come back. The only time you do not prune lantana is late Nov thru early Mar. If you prune then, they will not come back (I know, I've done it). Otherwise, prune away!
I have been told that these stems are hollow and if they take in too much water (rain), it can rot the roots. I wonder if that is why Nov thru Mar is bad ~ the rainy season... maybe!
yep, that's right. not just rain, but melted snow, even a light dusting could cause the rotting.
I usually prune my lantana at least twice a year to control size...(during growing season)....I have done a radical pruning (remaining stalks only 12-14" tall) before without any noticeable consequences.
They're tough!
Hi, Does anyone know abt rooting cuttings? Hard/ easy??? Anyone from N take lantana in greenhouse to overwinter? dixie
Catlover,
We're very near to you; we usually cut ours back to just above the ground after the first frost or so and leave it all in the ground. It has come back year after year with vigor. Mine is climbing up and over my chain link fence (train a few stems and just sit back). Sounds like you just cut yours early. I wouldn't worry.
David
dixie
I have my lantana in a hanging planter and overwinter in the house. It is very easy to root tip cuttings...I just cut and shove down into the soil in the pot.
Jan
so jan, yours doesn't die back at all?
Jan. Thanks so much. Ill try rooting some. Dixie
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