Duranta erecta

Duranta erecta growing shrub‎ to small tree of the genus Duranta also known as Duranta repens, Duranta erecta perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant also grow as bonsai and attract pollinators, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 8+.

Leaves color green or yellow some cultivars variegate green with white or yellow, the shape is elliptic.

Duranta erecta flower

Flower color can be: blue, white or purple some cultivars have with white edge, the flowers grow in clusters.

Fruit toxic, color orange or yellow and size of the fruits 1-2 cm.

Duranta erecta for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Duranta erecta growing and care:

Well drained soil, light soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, toxic

Planting season:
Spring, summer, aututmn

Pests and diseases:
Aphid

Pruning season:
All year

How to prune:
Just for design

Size of the plant?
2-6 m, 80-240 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Most of the year

General information about the flower
Blue, purple or white some cultivars have with white edge, the flowers grow in clusters

Scientific name:

Duranta erecta