Lantana Calippo Big Red
Latin name: Lantana camara ‘Calippo Big Red’
Light: Full sun
Flowering period: May–October
Height: 30–60 cm (spreads up to ~40–70 cm)
Description:
A vibrant lantana with intense red flowers that maintain their colour throughout the season. Forms a compact, well-branched plant with continuous flowering and a strong summer character. Attracts pollinators and performs exceptionally well in hot, sunny conditions.
Where it looks best:
Perfect for containers, balcony boxes, terraces and the front of garden beds where a bright colour accent is needed.
What to combine with:
Pairs well with petunias, calibrachoa, bidens and ornamental grasses for bright, sunny compositions.
Care:
Requires full sun and well-drained soil. Highly heat and drought tolerant. Regular watering and feeding promote abundant flowering.
Overwintering:
❌ Not frost-hardy. Can be overwintered indoors in a bright location, but typically grown as an annual plant.
