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Gem Ruby Lantana | Lantana camara ‘Gem Ruby’ | Gem Series Lantana ‘Ruby’ | Lantana ‘Gem Ruby’
Gem Ruby Lantana is a compact, heat‑loving perennial (grown as an annual in cooler climates) prized for its brilliant clusters of blooms that open with bright yellow and magenta centers before maturing into a rich, deep ruby red. This vibrant selection from the Gem series is known for its tidy, mounded habit, exceptional drought tolerance, and nonstop flowering from late spring until frost. Its nectar‑rich blossoms draw butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, making it a standout choice for pollinator gardens, mixed containers, borders, and sunny landscape beds. With its robust form and reliable performance in hot, dry conditions, Gem Ruby offers bold, dynamic color with minimal maintenance.
Growing Gem Ruby Lantana
Light: Full sun; thrives in heat and produces the most abundant blooms and richest color with strong, direct sunlight.
Soil: Well‑drained soil of any texture; tolerates sandy or poor soils as long as drainage is excellent.
Water: Low to moderate; water regularly until established, then highly drought‑tolerant. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Maintenance: Deadheading is optional—plants are self-cleaning and bloom continuously. Light trimming in early summer can maintain a tight, compact shape.
Wildlife: Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; deer‑resistant due to its aromatic foliage.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; widely grown as a summer annual in cooler regions.
Shipping Info
Gem Ruby Lantana plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
Growing Zones
8 - 11
Fragrant
Mildly Fragrant
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Orange Red Yellow
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil
Well-drained soil; adaptable to poor soil and varying pH levels, though it prefers slightly acidic to neutral
Moisture
Low to Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Spread
10 to 14 Inches
Mature Height
10 to 14 Inches
Bloom Period
Spring to Fall
Pruning Time
Late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and encourage new, flush growth
Pet Safe
No
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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