Gold Edge Skyflower
Duranta erecta 'Gold Edge'
SKU
30577
This evergreen shrub is prized for its variegated green and gold foliage. In summer, light blue flowers appear followed by orange-yellow berries. Blooms may attract butterflies.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water frequently to keep soil moist, but not soggy.
| Botanical Pronunciation | door-AN-tuh ee-RECK-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 4 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 15 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Hedge, Houseplant, Poolside, Privacy Screen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, North American Native Selection, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water frequently to keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Key Feature | Bright Golden Foliage |
Easily grown in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Best blooming in full sun. May be lightly trimmed to rejuvenate flowering. Feed monthly.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant