While you don’t have to prune your lantana plants, it helps them spur new growth and look great in your garden. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you can prune your lantana plants in June.
The fresh cuts encourage the plant to grow new stems and leaves. Cutting your stems at a 45-degree angle helps the plant recover from the wound more quickly and stay healthy.
You can cut the damaged stems down to the ground or leave them between 1⁄2–1 ft (0. 15–0. 30 m), based on your personal preference. If you want a shorter shrub, chop it to the ground. This way, your plant will not waste any valuable nutrients on withered stems.
Lantana plants grow very quickly, so feel free to trim your plant as you see fit.
To remove an entire stem, make your cut at the base of the stem. If removing parts of the plant, cut along the stem in between 2 leaves.
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, this likely occurs by September or October. Don’t worry about making the shape perfect, as lantanas grow quickly and any uneven areas will soon be filled in. For example, if your lantana is outgrowing its garden bed, snip the plant back so it is contained inside the space.
If you are pruning a vining lantana plant, snip from bottom to top. Pruning vining lantanas helps give them a full, dense appearance.
