Botanical Name: Lantana camara ‘Lucky™ Rose Sunrise’

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: Multicolor Blooms in Rose Pink, Soft Yellow, and Cream Tones, 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™ Rose Sunrise’

‘Lucky™ Rose Sunrise’ brings a softer, more elegant color combination to sunny plantings with its warm blend of rose pink, pale yellow, and creamy undertones. The flower clusters subtly shift in color as they mature, creating a gentle sunrise effect that gives the plant depth and visual movement. Unlike the bold contrast of red or orange Lantanas, this variety offers a more refined palette that still reads brightly from a distance while feeling balanced and harmonious in mixed plantings.

As a member of the Lucky™ Series, ‘Lucky™ Rose Sunrise’ was bred for strong branching, early flowering, and a naturally compact growth habit. The plants form a full, rounded mound that fills in quickly as temperatures warm, providing color early in the season and continuing steadily through the heat of Summer. Rather than stretching or sprawling as the season progresses, the plant maintains a balanced shape that works well in containers, borders, and landscape beds where structure and proportion matter.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials here in the South Carolina heat, ‘Lucky™ Rose Sunrise’ has been extremely dependable in full sun. I remember planting a group in a mixed display where we paired them with white Petunias and silvery foliage plants, and the combination looked almost effortless. The soft multicolored blooms tied everything together without competing for attention, and the plants kept flowering steadily even during the hottest weeks of Summer.

Another thing I appreciate about this variety is how clean and uniform the plants remain as they grow. Many Lantanas can become loose or uneven by mid Summer, but this one held a tidy, rounded shape with very little effort from us. Once established it handled dry conditions easily and continued blooming without the need for deadheading. The softer tones also make it extremely versatile in design, pairing beautifully with whites, silvers, purples, and ornamental grasses. Butterflies and bees visited constantly, which always adds an extra layer of life and movement to the planting.

Lucky™ Rose Sunrise vs. Other Lantana Varieties

Within the Lucky® Series, Rose Sunrise is the most color-dynamic option, blending shades of rose, pink, and soft yellow within each flower cluster. Compared to Lucky Flame, it reads slightly softer and more nuanced, while offering more visual movement than the single-toned Lucky® Lavender. Its habit stays compact and well-branched, similar to the rest of the Lucky line, but the shifting color makes it feel more expressive in containers and small beds. Among the Lucky offerings, it’s the best choice when you want variation rather than a solid block of color.

Compared to the Bandana® Series, Lucky™ Rose Sunrise stays tighter and lower, making it better for small containers and edging, while Bandana varieties provide more mid-border presence. Against Trailing Lavender, Rose Sunrise is far more upright and controlled, trading spread for structure. It also contrasts with Samantha Lantana, where Rose Sunrise relies entirely on bloom color rather than variegated foliage to create interest.