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ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Variety traits
Lantana Inflorescence
Lantana camara L.
The lantana inflorescence is a compact corymb or hemispherical head with a diameter of 2 to 6 cm, consisting of 20–40 tubular florets. A characteristic feature is the dynamic change in flower color within a single inflorescence as they mature.
In the reference 27 varieties crop Lantana, where this is mentioned in the description.
The lantana inflorescence is located in the leaf axils on peduncles ranging from 3 to 7 cm in length. The structure of the inflorescence is dense, often taking the form of an umbel. During development, the color of the flowers within a single head changes, creating a multicolored effect: the center of the inflorescence may have a yellow or cream shade, while the periphery is pink, red, or orange.
For the formation of full-fledged inflorescences, the crop requires compliance with light and temperature regimes; when the temperature drops below 18°C, inflorescence development slows down. Agronomic evaluation of lantana varieties includes parameters of inflorescence diameter, density, and color dynamics intensity, and regular pruning is used to stimulate profuse flowering on new shoots.
General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.
Varieties of Lantana mentioned in the description
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