Description: Sky Flower {Duranta repens} Tropical Ornate Shrub | Vibrant Blue | Topiary Fav | 10+ seeds Free Shipping! Durantas repens “Sky Flower” is an upright plant meaning erecta, an evergreen bush grown above Sydney Australia or a deciduous shrub grown in a cool climate. It is an ornamental flowering shrub that belongs to the Verbena family. This is a tough variety that is capable of growing alongside most plants. Durantas grows to a height of 2.5 metres tall and equally wide. These plants are native to South America, Caribbean, and Mexico and can tolerate hot and cold climates. The common names include pigeon berry and golden dewdrop. Sky Flower flowers are, purple to deep blue in colour with a white centre and nice white wavy borders that flower in clusters on the boundaries of the branches, there is nothing else like them. There is a white pink variety, look out for his variety as well. The flowering period for Duranta repens variety “Sky Flower” is from spring to autumn and it produces orange coloured berries containing the seeds. The foliage colour is deep green and has the weeping habit, while the stems may have auxiliary spines or thorns. This plant is a great addition to gardens with its strikingly coloured flowers and it can be used as a hedge plant or as a windbreak screen or topiary. This shrubby plant is easy to grow and it attracts bees, butterflies, and birds due to its colourful appealing blooms. Though the plant can become invasive if not clipped or pruned at regular intervals. It can be trimmed to create any shape. The berries and leaves are toxic to humans and animals. However, many birds enjoy these berries whilst spreading the seeds around the countryside, invading areas where it can be difficult to control. Growing ConditionsDuranta loves full sun to achieve perfect foliage colour and for producing flowers, but it can tolerate partly shaded conditions as well. It grows well in loamy or sandy soils with pH 5.6 to 6.0. Duranta plants require moderate watering once they get established. Water them once in every 2-3 days. They are very sensitive to frost and should be kept protected from frost in colder months. Being quite a hardy plant overall, they can withstand drought once established. You do not have to water the plant 6-12 months after planting unless there is an extended dry period. While planting, allow enough space for the plant to spread out. Germination Spread them over a sterile potting mix, pressing slightly into the soil and water moderately.Ideally, the seeds should be placed at 70° degrees Fahrenheit (21° C) in constantly moist soil.In the right conditions, germination will take place within 30 to 60 days.
Price: 3.99 USD
Location: Saint Augustine, Florida
End Time: 2023-12-23T07:12:48.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Bush & Shrub Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Common Name: Sky Flower
Genus: Duranta repens
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Features: Fast Growing, Flowering, Container Favorite, Indoor Starter, Bonsai
