Common Name: Variegated Fence Flower, Variegated Golden Dew Drop, Variegated Pigeon Berry, or Variegated Sky Flower
Botanical Name: Duranta erecta 'Variegata' (syn. Duranta repens 'Variegata')
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Flowering
Frost Tolerant (28°F/-2°C)
High-Hedging
Invasive
Shrub
Tree
Average Width Growth: 8 Feet - 12 Feet
Average Height Growth: 10 Feet - 20 Feet
Plant Spacing: 1 Foot - 10 Feet
Root System: Horizontal & Vertical, Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 10 Years - 15 Years
Hardy Zones: 8B - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Spring - Fall
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring - Fall
Applicable Fertilizers: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
Variegated Sky Flower
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