Duranta, Golden Dew Drop, Pigeon Berry, Sky Flower 'Geisha Girl'

Durantaerecta

Family
Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Duranta (door-AN-tuh)
Species
erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Magnolia, Arkansas

Glen Avon, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

San Bruno, California

Sunnyslope, California

Deland, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Longwood, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Honolulu, Hawaii

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Dallas, Texas

Elmendorf, Texas

Houston, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Palacios, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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Dallas, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2006 | neutral

I just bought it and I am not sure how it will do in Dallas since there doesn't seem to be anyone that has had success in this part of te...Read More

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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2005 | positive

I planted a small one gallon size of this in the spring in a very hot, sunny spot in my yard here in Houston and it is now 7 feet tall. ...Read More

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Jacksonville, FL | August 2005 | positive

I live in North Florida and this is one of my favorites! Mine is three years old and seven feet tall. It is in full sun, and I fertilize ...Read More

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| January 2005 | positive

When I bought this plant I was told Duranta''s had fallen from popularity here in Australia because of their tendency to drop dead sudden...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

Beautiful scandent shrub, with much larger flowers than most cultivars. These flowers are scented of vanilla and attract bees and butterf...Read More

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