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    • Photo of Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold' by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold'

    Also Known As

    • Duranta plumieri 'Cuban Gold'
    • Duranta repens 'Cuban Gold'
    • Cuban Gold Sky Flower
    • Cuban Gold Verbena
    • Gold Duranta
    • Golden Dewdrop
    • Pigeon Berry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold' plant details

    Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: verbenaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf Sky Flower with dainty solid gold to chartreuse foliage on a dense dwarf spreading plant that lends itself to hanging baskets, mixed containers, and tropical borders. Flowers are not as common on this variety but once well established it may flower some.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold' plant

    How to Grow Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • chartreuse

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Duranta erecta 'Geisha Girl'

    aka Duranta 'Sapphire Swirl', Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memories', Duranta fka 'Geisha Girl', Sweet Memories Purple Sky Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Duranta erecta 'Geisha Girl' flower by Almost Eden
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    Duranta erecta

    aka Duranta plumieri, Duranta repens, Blue Sky Flower, Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Duranta erecta flower, foliage by J.M. Garg
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    Duranta erecta 'Gold Edge'

    aka Duranta erecta 'Golden Edge', Gold Edge Sky Flower, Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Duranta erecta 'Gold Edge' foliage by Almost Eden
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    Duranta erecta 'Variegata'

    aka Duranta ellisia, Duranta plumierii repens 'Variegata', Golden Dew Drop, Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry, Sky Flower, Variegated Sky Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Duranta erecta 'Variegata' foliage by Almost Eden
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    Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining'

    aka Golden Dewdrop, Silver Lining Sky Flower, Silver Lining Verbena

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining' foliage by Almost Eden
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