Duranta erecta 'Little Geisha Girl'

Also Known As

Little Geisha Girl Compact Golden Dew Drop

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 2'

planting zones

9b-11

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Duranta erecta 'Little Geisha Girl' plant details

Duranta erecta 'Little Geisha Girl' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter lavender flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Duranta erecta 'Little Geisha Girl'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Duranta erecta 'Little Geisha Girl'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glistening violet-purple flowers drape in clusters from the terminal ends of the branches and the blooms are defined by light lavender edges. Orange-yellow berries follow the flowers, giving it the common name 'Golden Dew Drop.' Similar in form to Duranta 'Geisha Girl,' it can be maintained in the same pot for years. After several years of growing our original plant, it remains beautifully displayed in a 10" hanging basket. The compact form makes this Duranta perfect for the windowsill gardener plus it has the added benefit of flowering continually if grown in high light. A selection by John Lucas of Fort Meyers, Florida.