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Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memory'

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 7.5 m (6 - 25 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memory' (golden dewdrop) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and white blossoms. The glossy foliage is variegated, medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memory' (golden dewdrop) produces showy fruit. A specimen plant, Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memory' (golden dewdrop) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, container, hedge, house plant, specimen, screening, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Thorns can make Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memory' (golden dewdrop) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets. The growth rate of Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memory' (golden dewdrop) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memory' (golden dewdrop) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.