How to Prune & Care for Lantana Montevidensis

Lantana montevidensis, more commonly known as trailing or weeping lantana, is a compact evergreen plant often used as a ground cover. It has deeply etched heart-shaped leaves and produces 1- to 3-inch wide blooms, from spring until early fall, in purple, white, yellow or pink. Lantana montevidensis grows well in full sun or part shade. It thrives in rich, well-drained soil and is winter hardy throughout U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 8 to 10.

Things You'll Need

Spade
Balanced fertilizer

Pruning shears

Instructions

- 1
  Plant Lantana montevidensis with its roots at the same level as in the pots they came in and water deeply. Amend the soil with 3 to 4 inches of compost before planting if drainage is questionable.
- 2
  Water twice each week, unless 1 inch or more of rain has fallen.
- 3
  Feed every month, from spring until late summer, with balanced fertilizer. Apply the fertilizer at half the rate indicated on package instructions.
- 4
  Cut off blooms as they fade to promote continuous flowering.
- 5
  Prune back to soil level in late winter, which encourages the development of healthy new foliage.

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