Lantana montevidensis | Lavender Swirl Katie Daisy Text by noted garden author

Text by noted garden author and longtime personal friend Noel Kingsbury places Hummelo in context within gardening history

Grows to a height of 90 cm tall and 40 cm wide

As an example pruning before the full moon when the sap is rising results in bleeding wounds but after the full moon is the best time to prune

Plants prefer a full sun position but will cope with some shade

Rejuvenation pruning is accomplished by pruning one or a few of the main stems to within a 12cm of the ground

Lantana montevidensis | Lavender Swirl Katie Daisy Text by noted garden authorLantana montevidensis Lavender Swirl has a really pleasing habit of blooming abundantly day in, day out all summer long, provided it gets full sun. With hundreds of white and lavender flowers, it is ideal for pots, planters, and hanging baskets, and makes an exceptionally rewarding bedding plant. The blooms are larger than usual and are especially showy. It is also loved by butterflies and pollinators. Grows to 30 cm tall, and spreads. Can be trained