FAMILY

VERBENACEAE

Scientific name

Duranta repens

Common name

Golden Duranta

Native area

Japan

Growth size

1-2 meters tall and wide

Growth habit

Shrub

Evergreen or deciduous

Evergreen

Leaf type

Simple

Leaf arrangement

Opposite

Leaf shape

Ovate

Leaf margin

Serrated

Leaf colour

Light green to yellow

Flower smell

Mild sweet vanilla scent

Flower shape

Tepals

Inflorescence

Raceme

Fruit

Berry

Flower colour

light mauve in colour, blue or lilac

Flower timing

spring summer and autumn

Watering requirements

Medium water requirements

Climate requirements

Full sun

Soil requirements

Rich loamy soils