Lantana

New Zealand’s Best Lantana Plants

Adding colourful shrubs to your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space
• They attract birds and bees
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have the largest variety of Lantana plants and the right one for your space. These have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Lantana, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Lantana

1. When should I buy lantana plants?

The best time to buy lantana plants is in the spring, after the last frost has passed. They are warm-season plants and can be injured by frost.

2. What are the negatives of lantana?

Lantana is a beautiful and versatile plant, but does have some negative aspects:

• Lantana is an invasive plant in some parts of the world. It can quickly form dense thickets that crowd out native vegetation.
• Lantana is known to be poisonous to some animals, such as horses and cattle.
• All parts of the lantana plant are poisonous to humans, but the berries are especially toxic. Ingesting lantana berries can cause a variety of symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhoea, seizures, and coma.
• Lantana can be difficult to control once it has become established. It spreads rapidly by seed and can be difficult to eradicate.
• Lantana is a highly flammable plant and dense thickets can create a fire hazard.

3. Is lantana banned in Australia?

Lantana is banned in Australia in some states and territories, but not all. It is a declared pest plant in the following jurisdictions:

• Western Australia
• South Australia
• Queensland
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• Tasmania

In these jurisdictions, it is illegal to possess, sell, or distribute lantana plants. It is also illegal to transport lantana plants into or out of these jurisdictions.

4. Do Lantana come back every year?

Lantana is a perennial plant in tropical and subtropical climates. In temperate climates, lantana is usually grown as an annual, but it may survive a mild winter and regrow.

5. Is Lantana toxic to dogs?

Lantana is toxic to dogs. All parts of the plant are poisonous, but the berries are the most toxic. Ingestion of lantana can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, weakness, depression, seizures, and liver damage. In severe cases, poisoning can be fatal. If you think your dog has ingested lantana, it is important to contact your veterinarian immediately.