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Do you think it's possible to overwinter a lantana?

Do you think it's possible to overwinter a lantana?

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Old 10-18-2010, 09:29 AM
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I live in SC and our lantana comes back but it takes it a while to emerge in the late spring. I see others said you can bring it inside.. could you possibly mulch really really heavily? You may be too cold there to do that?

I'm wondering about tropical hibiscus. I have a gorgeous big one in a clay pot. I've tried and tried and they have never made it through the winter, not even stored under the house where it is actually somewhat warm.
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Old 01-05-2011, 07:41 AM
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Why would you want to go to all that trouble for a Lantana they are a weed here and they don't smell nice
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Old 01-05-2011, 07:47 AM
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I know Lantanas don't have a good smell - but they are very pretty. I love mine. And butterflies and hummingbirds like them. They do have a tendency to spread but I just mow down the unwanted shoots as they come up.
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Old 01-05-2011, 08:27 AM
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I am goin to try a weeping willow. I have always wanted one!
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Old 01-05-2011, 08:38 AM
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Yes, I do this every year. As mentioned, cut it back, keep it watered and in a sunny window. They do get a little scraggly, but put it back in the ground after danger of frost has past in the spring and it'll come back. I love the fragrance - though many here mentioned they didn't like it.
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Old 01-05-2011, 10:28 AM
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I have them growing outside here and even after freezing they always come back! :-D
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