Flower Bloom - Sapphire Shower Duranta 金露花 (2023 1115)
Scientific Name: Duranta erecta ‘Sapphire Showers’
Common Names: Duranta Repens, Pigeon Berry, Skyflower, Golden Dew-drop (Duranta cultivar), 蕾絲金露花、洋刺、番子刺、花墙刺、篱笆树、小本苦林盤、如意草、假連翹
Native from Mexico to South America and the Caribbean.
There are several cultivars of golden dewdrop. Most commonly seen is 'Gold Mound' with its golden-yellow leaves, or the highly ornamental 'Sapphire Shower' with purple flowers. There is also a variegated cultivar called 'Variegata' with white- or yellow-edged leaves for added interest.
A beautiful large shrub or small tree producing clusters of showy violet-blue flowers with dazzling white petal edges; can be maintained as a small accent tree; showy flowers and fruit makes this a noticeable addition to the landscape.
Locate: Block 303A Anchorvale Link (Sengkang West) Singapore 541303
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