Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘Lucky™ Flame’ Common Name: Lantana Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11); Grown as an Annual Elsewhere Size: 12–16" Tall × 16–20" 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: Fiery Multicolor Blooms in Red, Orange, and Yellow, Compact Habit, Excellent Heat Tolerance, Pollinator Friendly Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Pollinator Gardens, Low-Maintenance Landscapes

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More About Lantana ‘Lucky™ Flame’

Lantana ‘Lucky™ Flame’ delivers bold, high-energy flower clusters that blend fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow, with colors shifting as the blooms mature. This constant color transition creates movement and depth, ensuring the plant never looks flat or static, even at peak bloom. The saturated tones hold up exceptionally well in full sun and intense summer heat, making it one of the most visually striking options in the Lucky™ lineup.

As part of the Lucky™ Series, this variety was bred for early flowering, strong branching, and controlled growth, resulting in a dense, well-shaped plant that provides bold color without becoming oversized. Its compact, mounded habit makes it easy to integrate into containers and landscape beds where space and structure matter, while still delivering season-long impact.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Lucky™ Flame’ has been extremely dependable in full sun and high heat, continuing to flower steadily through drought conditions that slow down many other plants. It maintains a tidy, rounded shape with little to no pruning and requires minimal maintenance once established.

We especially appreciate its visual presence. The multi-toned blooms stand out from a distance, making this variety an excellent choice for focal containers, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens. Butterflies and bees are constant visitors, adding movement and life to its already dynamic display.

Lucky™ Flame vs. Other Varieties

Lucky™ Flame is the boldest, warmest-colored variety in the Lucky® Series, featuring fiery blends of red, orange, and yellow. Compared to Rose Sunrise, Flame reads hotter and more saturated, while offering more drama than the cooler Lucky® Lavender. Its growth habit matches the series standard—compact, uniform, and heavily branched—making it easy to mix with other Lucky varieties without height mismatches. Flame is the go-to Lucky option for gardeners who want maximum heat and intensity in a small footprint.

When compared to the Bandana® Series, Lucky™ Flame stays shorter and more contained, while Bandana Flame-like tones feel larger and more landscape-driven. Against Dallas Red, Lucky™ Flame delivers similar heat but in a far more compact, container-friendly form. Compared to New Gold, Flame prioritizes upright color impact rather than spreading coverage.