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 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

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') — 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') — Regular pruning maintains its shape

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') — commonly referred to as Sapphire Showers Sky Flower

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') — a cultivar of Duranta erecta

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

Family: Verbenaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Provide full sun for optimal blooming and plant in well-drained soil

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') — Regular pruning maintains its shape

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') — commonly referred to as Sapphire Showers Sky Flower

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') — a cultivar of Duranta erecta

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') — and can be trained as a small tree or allowed to grow into a dense

Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — with a spread of 3 to 5 feet

Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — Its arching branches display rich green

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') — ensure clients are aware of the plant's potential to become invasive in certain regions

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') — Sapphire Showers prefers well-drained

Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — fertile soil and benefits from regular watering

Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — especially in the growing season

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') — USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 are ideal for planting Duranta erecta 'Sapphire Showers'

Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — multi-colored and purple and violet flowers in the garden

Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — allowing it to flourish as an ornamental addition to beds

Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — shrub for full

Sapphire Showers Sky Flower (Duranta Erecta 'Sapphire Showers') — shrub with multi-colored and purple and violet blooms

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