Bandolero™ Red Lantana

Bandolero™ Red is a red-flowered Lantana camara selection listed in Syngenta’s catalog under code 70070698. The current catalog lists it separately from Bandolero Red Improved (70113158), while Syngenta’s assortment presentation describes the Bandolero series as mounding, full-sun plants about 18–24 inches tall and wide [Syngenta’s 2023 assortment presentation](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1018981772). This warm-season flower brings rounded color to sunny borders and larger containers. ## Flowers and placement Lantana’s clustered flowers give a planting a bright, informal look. The species profile describes flowering from midsummer until frost and notes that the flowers draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators; timing varies with climate. Use the compact, mounding form as a sunny border accent or in a substantial patio pot. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lantana-camara/) describes these species-level garden uses and wildlife value. ## Growing conditions Give the plant full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Lantana can tolerate poor soil and some drought, but a container dries more quickly than a garden bed, so check its mix during hot weather. In colder-winter regions, Lantana camara is generally grown as a warm-season annual; in mild climates it may persist as a woody perennial. Its behavior and hardiness vary by cultivar and local conditions. ## Regional and safety notes Lantana can become weedy in some tropical regions, so check local guidance before planting where it may escape cultivation. NC State Extension notes that lantana is toxic to livestock and that leaves and unripe berries may irritate skin. Keep it away from grazing animals and avoid ingestion by people and pets. ## Maintenance Water potted plants when the soil begins to dry, and trim stems lightly if the mound outgrows its space. In climates where it survives winter, remove damaged growth once new growth resumes. Watch overwintered plants for whiteflies or spider mites, which NC State Extension identifies as occasional problems.