Lantana Seeds

Growing Lantana from Seeds

Start lantana seeds indoors six to eight weeks before you plan to transplant them outdoors.

Soak the seeds for 24 hours in warm water to soften the seed coat.

Fill small, individual pots to within ½ inch of the top with soilless seed starting medium and moisten the medium with water.

Lay one or two seeds in the center of each pot and cover the seeds with 1/8 inch of soil. If more than one seedling emerges, clip out the weakest plant with a pair of scissors.

Growing lantana from seed is easiest when you keep the soil consistently moist and at a steady temperature between 70 and 75 F. (21-24 C.) day and night.

A good way to maintain the moisture is to place the pots in a plastic bag and seal the bag. While the pots are in the bag, keep them away from direct sunlight.

Check the pots often and remove the bag as soon as the seedlings emerge.

Do not give up too soon the seeds may take a month or more to germinate.