Bold Colorcomma-sign Lasting Blooms and Pollinator Appeal
Add a splash of vivid pink and golden sunshine to your garden with Lantana ‘Athens Rose’comma-sign a showycomma-sign low-maintenance flowering plant adored by butterflies and hummingbirds. Whether grown as a perennial in warm climates or as a vibrant annual in cooler regionscomma-sign this heat-loving and drought-tolerant beauty rewards gardeners with continuous clusters of blooms from spring until the first frost.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring through frost (continuous blooming)
Growth Habit: Mounding and gently spreading
Mature Size: 12 to 18 inches tallcomma-sign spreads 18 to 24 inches
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8 to 11 (perennial), annual in cooler zones
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 95°F
Flower Color: Vivid pink blooms with a warm yellow centercomma-sign deepens in hue as they age
Light Needs: Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily)
Water Requirements: Low to moderatecomma-sign drought-resistant once establishedcomma-sign thrives in well-drained soil
Bloom Size: Clusters approximately 1 to 2 inches wide
Pet Safe? No. Lantana is toxic to pets if ingested and may cause digestive issues in dogs and cats
Best Uses
Perfect for sunny borderscomma-sign cottage gardenscomma-sign hanging basketscomma-sign rock gardens and patio containerscomma-sign Athens Rose adds continuous color while supporting a pollinator-friendly landscape
Pro tip: Deadheading is not required but can help the plant look tidier and may encourage even more blooms