Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘Bandana® Cherry Sunrise’ Common Name: Lantana Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11); Grown as an Annual Elsewhere Size: 12–18" Tall × 18–24" Spread Growth Habit: Compact, Mounding, Well-Branched Habit Sunlight: Full Sun (Best Flowering and Color) Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor or Sandy Soils Water Needs: Low; Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Minimal; Avoid Excess Nitrogen Features: Cherry Red, Pink, and Yellow Multicolor Blooms, Compact Habit, Excellent Heat Tolerance, Pollinator Friendly Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Pollinator Gardens, Low-Maintenance Landscapes

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More About Lantana ‘Bandana® Cherry Sunrise’

Lantana ‘Bandana® Cherry Sunrise’ delivers warm, multicolored flower clusters blending cherry red, soft pink, and golden yellow tones. The blooms shift in color as they mature, creating a sunrise-like effect that adds movement and depth to sunny plantings.

As part of the Bandana® series, this variety was bred for improved branching, compact growth, and uniform performance. It provides the bold color and nonstop bloom of traditional lantana without the excessive size or legginess.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Bandana® Cherry Sunrise’ has been exceptionally dependable in full sun and extreme heat. It flowers continuously through summer, handles drought once established, and maintains a neat, mounded shape without constant trimming.

We especially appreciate its pollinator value. Butterflies and bees are frequent visitors, and the bright color remains strong even during prolonged hot, dry weather. It performs equally well in containers and in-ground plantings.

Lantana ‘Bandana® Cherry Sunrise’ vs. Other Lantana

Compared to trailing lantana varieties, ‘Bandana® Cherry Sunrise’ offers a more controlled, upright habit, making it easier to use in borders and containers.

When compared to larger landscape lantanas, this selection delivers better uniformity and manageable size while still offering excellent heat tolerance and bloom power. For gardeners seeking a compact, low-maintenance lantana with bold, multicolor blooms, Lantana ‘Bandana® Cherry Sunrise’ is an excellent choice.