Lantana - Patriot Firewagon

Backyard Garden annuals  


Lantana - Patriot Firewagon

The Lantana Patriot Firewagon, 'Lantana "Patriot" Firewagon', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright red, orange and yellow flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Firewagon Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost. ... more information

 

Sweet Bell Peppers - Better Belle F1 The Sweet Bell Pepper Better Belle F1, 'Capsicum annuum', is an early great-tasting variety with very blocky and thick-walled four-lobed peppers. Beter Belles are alsoTobacco Mosaic tolerant. This 1 1/2'-2' tall bushy plant requires little care. For best results, make sure the ground does not dry out. Stuff these peppers with meat and/or cheese mixtures, chop fresh for salads, slice for toppings. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.

Lantana - Patriot Firewagon