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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Jun 17, 2002

Hi: I looked this up in the database but it didn't say what kind of fertilizer lantana needs and how often. I would also like to know what ph it prefers; my soil is very acid.

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eyesoftexas Toadsuck, TX(Zone 7a) Jun 17, 2002

Poor soil is best for lantana, and believe me ....you don't need any fertilizer!! Just occassional watering and lots of sun!!

"eyes"

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Aimee Georgetown, TX(Zone 8a) Jun 18, 2002

They will benefit from the addition of lime or something to produce a more alkaline soil. Eyes and I are blessed with this nasty old Texas chalk, but just over the line in Louisiana is very acid soil, and they don't grow there as wild as here. We can practically grow them on the limestone rocks. Fireplace ashes are usually good, as are jillions of eggs shells.

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eyesoftexas Toadsuck, TX(Zone 7a) Jun 18, 2002

Ah but Aimee.......I have sandy loam.....I'm way north of you, in the Red River Valley. I just stick mine in the ground, and they reseed on their own like crazy, don't have to do anything to them, or any ammendments. Probably someone who lives in the south east can tell what is best for that area. I bet agapanthus, or Horseshoe could tell us that.

"eyes"

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tiG Newnan, GA(Zone 8a) Jun 18, 2002

growing huge ones in plain ole unamended GA red clay. I never fertilize or water.

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Jun 19, 2002

Well, thanks folks. I did put a little Black Kow and bone meal in the hole, which apparently they didn't need. I will refrain from here on, I promise. I don't suppose what I did will kill them?

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tiG Newnan, GA(Zone 8a) Jun 19, 2002

nah! :) now you can just enjoy them :)

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Georgiaredclay lagrange, GA(Zone 7a) Jun 19, 2002

Just stand back and watch the fireworks. Butterflies and hummers will love you.

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