Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘Bandana® Pink’

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: Bright Pink Flower Clusters, Compact Habit, Exceptional Heat Tolerance, Pollinator Friendly

Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Pollinator Gardens, Low-Maintenance Landscapes

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete Lantana Growth & Care Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Lantana ‘Bandana® Pink’

‘Bandana® Pink’ brings a bold, confident pink to the garden that feels energetic and uplifting from the moment it starts blooming. The flower clusters are clean and saturated, delivering a true pink tone that does not wash out under harsh Summer sun. Even during peak heat, when many pinks can fade toward pale or dull shades, this variety keeps its clarity and vibrancy. From initial planting through the first frost, it maintains a steady, fresh appearance that makes it easy to build color-driven plantings around it.

As part of the Bandana® Series, this selection was bred for compact size, tight branching, and consistent, uniform growth. It forms a rounded, mounded plant that stays full without becoming lanky or sprawling across neighboring plants. The nonstop bloom habit means you are rarely looking at bare stems or empty spaces, and it performs without constant deadheading. Whether used as a focal point in a sunny container or massed along the front of a landscape bed, it remains balanced and manageable all season.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our Zone 8a trials, ‘Bandana® Pink’ has proven itself through long, humid Summers and inconsistent rainfall. Once established, it keeps flowering through dry spells with very little intervention, and the foliage stays surprisingly clean and tidy. We have planted it in full, exposed sun where reflected heat can stress other annuals, and it continued blooming steadily without losing shape.

From a design perspective, it is one of the most flexible pinks we grow. The bright tone pairs effortlessly with crisp whites, deep purples, sunny yellows, and cool silvers, making it easy to incorporate into both bold and soft palettes. It works beautifully in patriotic combinations, cottage-style borders, and high-impact patio containers. Butterflies and bees visit regularly, adding motion and life to the planting. For gardeners who want reliable pink color that holds strong through the hottest part of the year, ‘Bandana® Pink’ consistently delivers.

Bandana® Pink vs. Other Lantana Varieties

Known for its bright, cheerful pink blooms, Bandana® Pink adds classic color with the same compact habit and durability that define the Bandana® Series. Compared to Bandana White, Pink is more vibrant, making it a better choice for high-contrast combinations. It also differs from Cherry Sunrise by offering a more consistent flower color rather than shifting tones.

Bandana® Pink provides more overall volume and landscape impact than Lucky® or Little Lucky™ Pinks, which are best suited for containers and edging. The Lucky® Series plants maintain excellent uniformity, but Bandana® Pink fills space more confidently over the season. Compared to Dallas Red, Pink offers a cooler, softer color option that still delivers strong contrast without the fiery intensity of red and orange tones.