Sweet Memories Purple Sky Flower
Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memories'
SKU
04776
This large tropical shrub displays pendulous clusters of royal purple flowers from late spring throughout summer. Ornamental, gold-colored berries follow the delightful blooms. Upright branches develop a graceful weeping habit when mature. Ideal for a quick hedge, or train as a patio tree. Semi-evergreen in frost-free climates.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
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| Botanical Pronunciation | door-AN-tuh ee-RECK-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Fruit Poisonous, Showy Fruit, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Plumbago (Plumbago); Verbena (Verbena); Cape Honeysuckle (Tecomaria capensis); Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Keep slightly dry and feed sparingly to stimulate flowering; avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. Provide trellis support. Prune annually to control size. Sap may irritate skin.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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