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    Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining'

    Also Known As

    • Golden Dewdrop
    • Silver Lining Sky Flower
    • Silver Lining Verbena

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-10'
    • W: 4'-15'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining' plant details

    Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: verbenaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 4 FT - 15 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The blue-green foliage of this interesting new selection of Sky Flower is finely edged in white. A vigorous growing large tropical shrub or small tree, or perennial where temperatures drop below freezing in winter. A great choice to add an interesting splash of color to tropical gardens or containers. Thrives in sun and heat.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining' plant

    How to Grow Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • 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 'Cuban Gold'

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

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold' by Karl Gercens III
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