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

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

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

More About Lantana ‘Lucky™ Flame’

‘Lucky™ Flame’ is one of those Lantanas that immediately grabs your attention the moment it starts blooming. The flower clusters blend vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow, with the colors subtly shifting as the blooms mature. That constant transition creates a sense of movement in the plant, so even when it is covered in flowers the display never feels flat or one dimensional. In bright sun the colors almost glow, holding their intensity through the long heat of Summer when many other flowers begin to fade.

This variety belongs to the Lucky® Series, which was developed to deliver the durability of traditional Lantanas in a more compact and manageable plant. Instead of sprawling across a bed or container, ‘Lucky™ Flame’ forms a dense, rounded mound that fills in quickly but remains balanced throughout the growing season. The strong branching structure allows the plant to produce a heavy canopy of flowers while still keeping a clean shape, making it easy to incorporate into both containers and landscape beds where proportion matters. It begins flowering early in the season and continues pushing new blooms from late Spring through Fall.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials here in the Upstate South Carolina heat, ‘Lucky™ Flame’ has been remarkably resilient. I remember planting a group in a section of our courtyard that receives intense afternoon sun and dries out faster than most areas. Even during those stretches in mid Summer when temperatures climb and rainfall disappears for a week or two, these plants kept producing flowers as if nothing had changed. The growth stayed compact and rounded, which meant we never had to trim them back to keep the planting looking tidy.

What really stands out to me is the visual energy this variety brings to a planting. From across the garden the shifting reds, oranges, and yellows create a glowing effect that instantly draws the eye. It works beautifully in larger containers, mass plantings, or sunny borders where you want a plant that carries color across the space without becoming unruly. Like most Lantanas it also becomes a magnet for butterflies and bees, so the planting stays lively all season as pollinators move from bloom to bloom.

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.