{"product_id":"lantana-gem-ruby-mounding-flowering-shrub-plant","title":"Lantana 'Gem Ruby'","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem Ruby Lantana | Lantana camara ‘Gem Ruby’ | Gem Series Lantana ‘Ruby’ | Lantana ‘Gem Ruby’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eGem 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Gem Ruby Lantana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; thrives in heat and produces the most abundant blooms and richest color with strong, direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well‑drained soil of any texture; tolerates sandy or poor soils as long as drainage is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; water regularly until established, then highly drought‑tolerant. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadheading is optional—plants are self-cleaning and bloom continuously. Light trimming in early summer can maintain a tight, compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; deer‑resistant due to its aromatic foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; widely grown as a summer annual in cooler regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eGem 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blossomdale","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch \/ Single","offer_id":52912735748375,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch \/ 2 Pack","offer_id":52912735781143,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch \/ 4 Pack","offer_id":52912735813911,"sku":null,"price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch \/ 6 Pack","offer_id":52912735846679,"sku":null,"price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5416\/8343\/files\/Lantana-Camara-Gem-Ruby-Flowering-Shrub-Red-Sage-Heat-Tolerant-Plant.jpg?v=1777395909","url":"https:\/\/blossomdale.com\/products\/lantana-gem-ruby-mounding-flowering-shrub-plant","provider":"Blossomdale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}