Lantana Flower Plants Collection Online
Imagine a plant that blooms almost every day of the year, changes flower colours as the blooms age, attracts clouds of butterflies, and still forgives you when you forget to water it. That plant is the Lantana, and it is one of the most cheerful, hardworking flowering plants you can grow in India.
At Online Plants Cart, you can buy healthy Lantana flower plants online and get them delivered fresh from our own Delhi nursery to your doorstep. Every plant in this Lantana Plants Collection is nursery grown, well rooted, and covered with buds ready to open. We offer all India home delivery, and customers in Delhi NCR enjoy our Next Day Delivery service.
Whether you want a bright bushy Lantana for your garden bed, a trailing Lantana spilling from a hanging basket, or a compact dwarf variety for balcony pots, you will find the perfect plant in this collection.
Lantana Plant: Also Known As
The Lantana is a plant with deep roots in Indian gardens and villages, so it carries many genuine local names across the country.
Common Names: Lantana, Wild Sage, Shrub Verbena, Spanish Flag, West Indian Lantana
Botanical Name: Lantana camara, and the trailing type Lantana montevidensis (Family: Verbenaceae)
One of the Lantana's most charming secrets hides in its flowers. Each flower head is actually a cluster of many tiny blooms, and these tiny blooms change colour as they age. A single cluster can show yellow centres fading to orange and then to pink or red at the edges, which is why one plant often looks like it is flowering in three colours at once.
Names in Hindi and Other Indian Languages
Lantana has grown across India for nearly two centuries, so unlike many exotic plants, it has earned true regional names.
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Hindi | रायमुनिया (Raimuniya), लैंटाना (Lantana) |
| Marathi | घाणेरी (Ghaneri), टणटणी (Tantani) |
| Tamil | உன்னிச்செடி (Unnichedi) |
| Malayalam | കൊങ്ങിണി (Kongini), അരിപ്പൂവ് (Arippoovu) |
| Telugu | పులికంప (Pulikampa) |
| Bengali | ছত্রা (Chhotra), ল্যান্টানা (Lantana) |
| Kannada | ಲಂಟಾನ (Lantana) |
| Gujarati | લેન્ટાના (Lantana) |
| Punjabi | ਲੈਂਟਾਨਾ (Lantana) |
Quick Plant Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lantana camara, Lantana montevidensis |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Plant Type | Evergreen flowering shrub; bush, dwarf, and trailing forms |
| Common Types | Red Lantana, Yellow Lantana, Orange Lantana, Purple Trailing Lantana, White Lantana, Dwarf Lantana |
| Height | Dwarf types 30 to 45 cm; bush types 60 cm to 1.5 metres; trailing types spread up to 1 metre |
| Flower Colours | Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Purple, White, and multicolour clusters |
| Flowering Season in India | Almost year round, heaviest from spring to autumn |
| Light Requirement | Full sun, at least 5 to 6 hours daily |
| Watering | Moderate; drought tolerant once established |
| Soil | Any well draining soil; not fussy |
| Ideal Temperature | 20°C to 38°C |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Placement | Garden beds, borders, hedges, hanging baskets, balcony pots, rooftops |
| Attracts | Butterflies, bees, and sunbirds in large numbers |
| Pet Safety | Leaves and berries are toxic if eaten; keep away from pets |
| Difficulty Level | Very easy, excellent for beginners |
What Makes Lantana Plants So Special?
Every gardener eventually discovers one plant that simply never stops giving. For millions of Indian gardeners, that plant is the Lantana.
The first gift is nonstop colour. While most flowering plants bloom for a season and rest, Lantana plants flower nearly all year round in the Indian climate. Spring, summer, monsoon, autumn, and even mild winters, the tidy round clusters keep coming. Each cluster packs dozens of tiny florets, and because the florets shift from yellow to orange to red or pink as they mature, the plant seems to repaint itself every week.
The second gift is butterflies. If you plant only one thing to bring wildlife into your garden, make it a Lantana. Its nectar rich clusters are among the most powerful butterfly magnets in the plant world, and bees and sunbirds love them just as much. A blooming Lantana turns a quiet balcony into a tiny living ecosystem.
The third gift is sheer toughness. Lantana thrives in full blazing sun, tolerates dry spells once established, grows in almost any soil, and handles pollution and neglect without sulking. This is why you see it flowering happily on road dividers and in public parks through the harshest summer weeks. In your garden, with even basic care, it becomes a dense, floriferous showpiece.
A quick honest note: the wild form of Lantana camara can spread aggressively in forests, which is why it has a mixed reputation in India. The garden varieties we grow and sell are compact, well behaved ornamental cultivars, bred for pots and beds. Grown in home gardens and containers, they give you all the colour with none of the wild plant's unruly habits.
Popular Lantana Varieties in Our Collection
Our Lantana Plants Collection covers every colour and growth habit, all raised at our own Delhi nursery.
1. Red and Orange Lantana
The classics of Indian gardens. Fiery clusters open yellow at the centre and deepen to orange and red at the edges, so every flower head glows like a small sunset. These bushy plants are perfect for beds, borders, and large pots.
2. Yellow Lantana
Pure sunshine in plant form. Golden yellow clusters cover the plant almost continuously and shine beautifully against the dark green foliage. Yellow Lantana pairs wonderfully with red and purple varieties for a vibrant mixed display.
3. Purple Trailing Lantana
This graceful spreading variety (Lantana montevidensis) is made for hanging baskets, window boxes, and wall edges. Soft lavender purple clusters bloom along cascading stems that spill up to a metre, creating a waterfall of colour.
4. White Lantana
Elegant and cooling to the eye, white Lantana brings balance to bright gardens. It is also available in trailing form, and a mixed basket of white and purple trailing Lantana is one of the prettiest sights we grow.
5. Pink and Bicolour Lantana
Soft rose pink clusters with cream and yellow centres give these varieties a gentle, romantic look. Bicolour types offer two clear tones in every cluster and are favourites for gifting.
6. Dwarf Lantana
All the colour in half the space. Dwarf Lantana varieties stay compact at 30 to 45 cm, bloom heavily, and are ideal for balcony pots, edging, and small urban gardens.
Why Buy Lantana Plants Online from Online Plants Cart?
Buying living plants online works only when the seller genuinely knows plants. Here is why gardeners across India trust us.
Grown in our own nursery. Online Plants Cart runs its own plant nursery in Delhi. Our Lantanas are raised in full sun and hardened outdoors, so they arrive ready for Indian conditions, not pampered greenhouse stock that wilts in a week.
Bud loaded, well rooted plants. We ship bushy plants with strong roots and forming buds, so you see flowers within days of arrival, not months.
Careful, plant safe packaging. Each plant is packed with breathable, shock absorbing material that keeps soil, stems, and buds intact through transit.
All India home delivery. We deliver Lantana flower plants online to metros, small cities, and towns across the country through trusted courier partners.
Next Day Delivery in Delhi NCR. Customers in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Greater Noida can receive their plants the very next day.
Nursery direct pricing. Our Lantana plant price is kept honest and affordable. These generous plants should be within every gardener's reach, and with us they are.
Everything your garden needs. Alongside plants, we stock flower and vegetable seeds, pots and planters, and gardening tools, so your Lantana can arrive together with its perfect pot and soil.
How to Care for Lantana Plants: A Simple Guide
Lantana is one of the easiest flowering plants in India. Follow these simple habits and it will bloom for you practically nonstop.
Sunlight
Sun is the secret to a flowering Lantana. Give your plant at least 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, and more if you can. In full sun the plant stays dense and covers itself in clusters. In shade it grows lanky and blooms poorly. If your Lantana ever slows down, the first question to ask is whether it is getting enough sun.
Watering
Water young plants regularly until they settle in, keeping the soil lightly moist. Once established, Lantana becomes impressively drought tolerant. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry, which usually means two to three times a week in summer and much less in winter. Avoid keeping the soil constantly soggy, as Lantana prefers to dry out a little between drinks.
Soil
Lantana is famously unfussy. Any average, well draining soil keeps it happy. For pots, mix regular garden soil with some compost and a little sand for drainage. Rich, heavily fertilized soil actually produces more leaves than flowers, so there is no need to pamper this plant.
Fertilizer
Feed lightly. A handful of compost every month or a mild dose of balanced fertilizer once in four to six weeks during the growing season is plenty. If your plant is lush and green but shy with flowers, stop feeding for a while and let the sun do its work.
Pruning
This is the one care step that transforms a good Lantana into a spectacular one. Lantana blooms on new growth, so regular light trimming means constant new shoots and constant new flowers. Pinch or trim the tips every few weeks, and give the whole plant a harder cutback in late winter to keep it dense and full. Trailing types can be trimmed anytime they look untidy.
Deadheading
Snip off faded clusters and the small berry like fruits that follow them. This redirects the plant's energy into fresh blooms and keeps the display continuous. Removing berries is also wise in homes with pets, since the berries and leaves are toxic if eaten.
Pests and Problems
Lantana's aromatic leaves naturally repel most pests, which is part of why the plant is so tough. Occasionally you may spot whiteflies or mites in very dry, dusty conditions. A simple neem oil spray once in two weeks solves the problem without harming the butterflies and bees that visit the flowers.
Repotting
Potted Lantanas grow fast, so move them to a one size bigger pot each year, or refresh the top layer of soil with compost in spring. Terracotta pots and hanging baskets with good drainage suit them perfectly.
Where to Grow Lantana Plants
- Garden beds and borders: Bushy Lantanas fill beds with months of colour and stay presentable with just occasional trims.
- Flowering hedges: Planted in a row, taller Lantanas grow into a dense, colourful, low maintenance hedge.
- Hanging baskets: Purple and white trailing Lantana creates stunning cascades on balconies and porches.
- Balcony and terrace pots: Dwarf varieties bloom generously in 10 to 12 inch pots in full sun.
- Butterfly corners: Group Lantana with other nectar plants to create a dedicated butterfly garden that stays busy all year.
- Rooftops and driveways: Few plants handle reflected heat from concrete as cheerfully as Lantana.
Lantana Care Through Indian Seasons
Spring (February to March): Prime time. Prune your plant back, feed it once, and watch it explode with fresh growth and flowers. This is also the best season to plant new Lantanas.
Summer (April to June): While delicate plants struggle, Lantana peaks. Water two to three times a week and enjoy heavy flowering plus daily butterfly visits.
Monsoon (July to September): Rain fuels lush growth and steady blooms. Just ensure pots drain freely and trim any overly long shoots to keep the shape tidy.
Winter (October to February): In most of India, flowering continues through mild winters. In colder northern areas, growth slows and blooming reduces. Water less, hold off feeding, and give the plant full winter sun. A late winter pruning sets up a spectacular spring.
Benefits of Growing Lantana Plants
The Lantana earns its place in every Indian garden many times over. It delivers nearly year round colour for minimal money and effort. It is one of the country's best butterfly attracting plants, supporting pollinators that the whole garden benefits from. It tolerates heat, drought, and pollution, making it ideal for tough urban spots. Its fast growth fills new gardens quickly. And because it thrives on light pruning, it is a wonderfully forgiving plant for beginners learning garden care. Add its aromatic, pest resistant foliage, and you have one of the smartest plant purchases in Indian gardening.
We Deliver Lantana Plants Across India
Online Plants Cart delivers healthy Lantanas and thousands of other plants to every corner of the country. Our top delivery cities include:
Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Greater Noida (with Next Day Delivery), Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Indore, Bhopal, Nagpur, Surat, Patna, Kanpur, Dehradun, Coimbatore, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Ranchi and Raipur.
Wherever your garden grows, your favourite Lantana plants are just a few clicks away.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I buy Lantana flower plants online in India? Yes. You can buy healthy, nursery grown Lantana flower plants online from Online Plants Cart. Choose your favourite colour and variety from this collection, place your order, and we will deliver it safely to your home anywhere in India.
2. Does Lantana flower all year round? In most of India, yes. Lantana blooms almost continuously, with the heaviest flowering from spring through autumn. In colder northern winters, blooming slows for a few weeks and returns with full force in spring.
3. Why do Lantana flowers have multiple colours in one cluster? Each cluster contains many tiny flowers that change colour as they age, usually from yellow to orange to red or pink. Fresh and mature florets sit side by side, so a single cluster naturally displays two or three shades at once.
4. How much sunlight do Lantana plants need? At least 5 to 6 hours of direct sun daily. Lantana is a full sun plant, and the more sunshine it receives, the more densely it flowers. In shade it produces leaves but very few blooms.
5. Is Lantana good for attracting butterflies? Yes, Lantana is one of the best butterfly attracting plants in India. Its nectar rich clusters draw butterflies, bees, and sunbirds through the year, making it the perfect anchor plant for a butterfly garden.
6. Can I grow Lantana in pots on my balcony? Absolutely. Dwarf Lantana varieties thrive in 10 to 12 inch pots, and trailing varieties look gorgeous in hanging baskets. Just place them on your sunniest balcony spot and water when the top soil feels dry.
7. What is the price of Lantana plants at Online Plants Cart? Our Lantana plant price is very budget friendly and varies by variety and size. Standard colours are among the most affordable flowering plants we sell, while trailing and speciality bicolour varieties cost slightly more. Current prices are listed with each product.
8. How often should I water Lantana plants? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly two to three times a week in summer and less in winter. Established Lantanas are drought tolerant and prefer slightly dry conditions over constantly wet soil.
9. How do I get more flowers on my Lantana? Three things work best: full sun, regular light trimming, and restraint with fertilizer. Lantana blooms on new growth, so pinching the tips every few weeks constantly triggers fresh flowering shoots.
10. Is Lantana safe for pets? No, the leaves and especially the berries are toxic if eaten by dogs, cats, or livestock. Keep the plant where pets cannot chew it, and remove berries as part of regular deadheading.
11. Is garden Lantana invasive? Wild Lantana camara can spread aggressively in forests, but the ornamental varieties sold for gardens are compact, well behaved cultivars. Grown in pots, baskets, and maintained beds, they stay exactly where you plant them.
12. Does Lantana survive Indian summer heat? Yes, brilliantly. Lantana is one of the most heat tolerant flowering plants available. It keeps blooming through 40°C summers when most other flowers give up, which is why it is a favourite for rooftops and sunny driveways.
13. When and how should I prune Lantana? Trim lightly every few weeks during the growing season to encourage new blooming shoots. Give a harder cutback, removing about one third of the plant, in late winter before spring growth begins.
14. What is trailing Lantana? Trailing Lantana (Lantana montevidensis) is a spreading form with cascading stems covered in purple or white flower clusters. It is grown in hanging baskets, window boxes, and along wall edges where its stems can spill downward beautifully.
15. Which cities does Online Plants Cart deliver Lantana plants to? We deliver across India, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, and many more cities and towns. Customers in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Greater Noida also enjoy our Next Day Delivery service.
Bring Home Nonstop Colour Today
Few plants work as hard as the Lantana. It blooms through heat that defeats other flowers, feeds the butterflies that bring your garden to life, and asks for little more than sunshine and an occasional trim in return.
Browse the collection above, pick the colours that make you smile, and order your Lantana flower plants online from Online Plants Cart today. Fresh from our own Delhi nursery to your doorstep, anywhere in India, with Next Day Delivery across Delhi NCR. Your garden's most colourful chapter starts here.