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Image of hummingbird and butterfly attractor,
Duranta repens 'Variegata' or Variegated Brazilian Skyflower coming
soon...
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Duranta repens 'Variegata'
(Variegated Brazilian Skyflower) |
Origin: Native to Florida, U.S. and Brazil
Family: Verbenaceae
Light:
Full sun-part
shade
Height: Up to 25'
Spread: 25'
Blooms:
Drooping clusters, tubular, ruffled, blue, cascading, Summer
Foliage:
1" variegated, lush, green
with
with creamy-yellow margins,
shiny, serrated
Seeds: Clusters
of orange-yellow berries
Soil: Well-drained,
acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline
Water: Deep watering
Fertilizer: Complete, soluble
Propagation:
Seeds, cuttings
Uses: Espalier, smalle tree, specimen, large bush, ornamental, perennial landscaping, hedge, screen,
mass planting
Insects / Diseases: Watch out for nemetodes, catterpillars and
scale insects
Caution: Plant sap may cause skin irritation. Berries are
poisonous, do not eat
Comments:
Duranta repens 'Variegata' or Variegated Brazilian Skyflower is an attractive
large perennial shrub or small tree with a weeping growth habit.
From Spring through Summer it bears eye-catching
ornamental blue flowers hanging from the stems among gorgeous variegated
foliage. These blossoms resemble miniature wisteria blossoms; bees
and butterflies are magnetized by its nectar-rich blossoms.
When the flowering season is over, orange-yellow berries appear; these
berries hanging gracefully from its branches are loved by pigeons and
songbirds as well.
Duranta repens 'Variegata'
is easily propagated from cuttings or seeds which have to be sown as
soon as possible.
It performs best in well-drained, acidic or mildly alkaline soil in a
sunny to part shade location. Water
Variegated Brazilian Skyflower
deeply during active growth.
Grow this beauty as an espalier or small tree in the landscape
or create a hedge or screen by growing them en masse. Plant
Duranta repens 'Variegata'
together with other butterfly plants to create a haven for hummingbirds
as well. It is low maintenance and can tolerate some drought.
Variegated Brazilian Skyflower
is hardy to 20
degrees Farenheit. In
grows well in zone 8b with protection. Trim
Duranta repens 'Variegata'
whenever necessary for bushiness.
Variegated
Brazilian Skyflower
'
is a delightful specimen that draws a lot of
attention.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 9-11 |
