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Lantana and Red Bird of Paradise (caesalpinia pulcherrima) care in Southern New Mexico and El Paso. They are treated as perennials in the lower elevations of the Southwest. They are considered annuals in colder climates.
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In the winter months these two plants will go completely dormant. They both do best in the "hottest part of your yard" during the summer and winter months. Reflected heat and full sun is best!
Do not be tempted to remove these plants in early spring. They will need some heat to come out of dormancy. They may take as late as May to "wake- up". You may cut them back anytime between January and March, but you may want to keep the crown covered with mulch until night time temps are above 50 degrees f.
Once the weather warms up significantly you may remove the mulch around them so that the sun can heat up the soil around the roots. Be patient, and look for small green buds to begin emerging. Once this happens and the weather stays warm both the lantana and bird of paradise will beging to grow at a tremendous rate of speed!
You may the feed them lightly with your choice of fertilizer. In most cases they will exceed the previous years' growth, as they already have an extensive root system. Remember lots of heat and patience in early spring will be rewarded with lots of color all summer long.
There are numerous varieties of Lantana - Dallas Red, Patriot Cherry Lantana, Patriot Honeylove Lantana, Rich Orange and many more. Click here for descriptions of Lantana.
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