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Sapphire Showers Sky Flower

Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers'

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Overview

Duranta erecta 'Sapphire Showers', or Sapphire Showers Sky Flower, is an evergreen shrub boasting cascades of vibrant, purple-blue flowers. It flourishes in USDA zones 9-11, quickly reaching heights of 4-6 feet with a spread of 3-5 feet. Provide full sun for optimal blooming and plant in well-drained soil. Regular pruning maintains its shape. Small golden berries follow the blooms, adding interest but take caution as they are toxic if ingested.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Arid, Subtropical
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — shrub for full
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Its arching branches display rich greenSapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Sapphire Showers prefers well-drainedSapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — the plant sometimes follows its flowers with yellow-orange berries that attract an array ofSapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — As a landscape architect assistantSapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — shrub with multi-colored and purple and violet bloomsSapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Pruning will maintain a neat form and encourage denser foliage and blooms+21

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
12–20 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — shrub for full
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Its arching branches display rich green
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Sapphire Showers prefers well-drained
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — the plant sometimes follows its flowers with yellow-orange berries that attract an array of
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — As a landscape architect assistant
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — shrub with multi-colored and purple and violet blooms
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Pruning will maintain a neat form and encourage denser foliage and blooms
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Regular pruning maintains its shape
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — with a spread of 3 to 5 feet
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — typically reaches a mature height of 4 to 6 feet
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — is an alluring specimen perfect for adding a tropical flair to landscape designs
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — especially in the growing season
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Provide full sun for optimal blooming and plant in well-drained soil; its arching branches
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — It flourishes in USDA zones 9-11, quickly reaching heights of 4-6 feet with a, image 25
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Small golden berries follow the blooms, adding interest but take caution as they are toxic if
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — fertile soil and benefits from regular watering
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — commonly referred to as Sapphire Showers Sky Flower
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Regular pruning maintains its shape; especially in the growing season
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — and its berries are toxic when ingested.<br><br>Thriving in full sun to partial shade
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 are ideal for planting Duranta erecta 'Sapphire Showers'
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — It flourishes in USDA zones 9-11, quickly reaching heights of 4-6 feet with a spread of 3-5
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — a cultivar of Duranta erecta
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — and can be trained as a small tree or allowed to grow into a dense
Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — ensure clients are aware of the plant's potential to become invasive in certain regions
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