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Lantana Winter Pruning: Cut Back in January, Mulch with Pine Straw

Two schools: some fear winter pruning lets water rot hollow stems; others note many hollow-stemmed perennials handle it fine. Lantana looks ugly unpruned all winter. Cut to 12″ in January, cover stems with 3″ pine straw. Winter temperature matters more than pruning timing for survival.

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