Sweet Memories Purple Sky Flower
Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memories'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| 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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