Sky Flower, Golden Dew-Drop

Duranta Erecta 'Sweet Memory'

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Overview

Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memory,' commonly known as the Sky Flower or Golden Dew-Drop, is a vibrant evergreen shrub reaching up to 5 feet tall. This cultivar boasts rich lavender-blue blossoms and pendulous clusters of golden berries. Ideal for zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Regular pruning maintains its shape, enhancing its appeal in mixed borders or as a standalone accent.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Sky Flower, Golden Dew-Drop (Duranta Erecta 'Sweet Memory') — Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memory,' commonly known as the Sky Flower or Golden Dew-Drop

Sky Flower, Golden Dew-Drop (Duranta Erecta 'Sweet Memory') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub reaching up to 5 feet tall

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Verbenaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Sky Flower, Golden Dew-Drop (Duranta Erecta 'Sweet Memory') — Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memory,' commonly known as the Sky Flower or Golden Dew-Drop

Sky Flower, Golden Dew-Drop (Duranta Erecta 'Sweet Memory') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub reaching up to 5 feet tall

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