Botanical Name: Common Names:
Duranta repens Geisha Girl Golden Dewdrop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Pendulous, Shrub Like
Description:
Hardy small to medium evergreen shrub. Purple flowers with blue edges and white centres followed by orange berries appear at the end of pendulous branches from spring to autumn. Pale green foliage has a weeping habit. Great to use for topiary or as flowering hedge. Grows approx. 1.5m x 1.5m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, White Fly, Yellow Leaves
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Verbenaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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