Skittles Lantana

Skittles lantana brings a season-long display of rounded, brightly colored flower clusters above green to gray-green foliage edged in cream or white. It suits sunny borders and containers, with a compact, mounded habit and a spread that can exceed its height. ## Appearance and Placement Sources describe the blooms in somewhat different palettes: [Costa Farms](https://costafarms.com/blogs/plant-finder/lantana) lists red, orange, and yellow, while [Urban Tree Farm](https://www.urbantreefarm.com/product/lantana-x-skittles/) describes yellow, hot pink, and fuchsia. Both support a colorful, multicolor display; the foliage’s pale margins add contrast between bloom cycles. Allow about 12–20 inches in height and 24–36 inches in width. Costa reports perennial growth in Zones 9–11, while colder regions can grow lantana as a warm-season annual. ## Growing Conditions Choose full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly while the plant establishes, then avoid overwatering; moderate moisture is suitable once established. Rounded flower clusters attract butterflies and other pollinators, and the foliage forms a mounded, shrubby plant that can work in mixed containers or a sunny border. ## Maintenance Trim lightly to maintain the desired shape and remove spent clusters if you want to keep the display tidy. In frost-prone areas, treat it as an annual or bring containers under protection before freezing weather.