Duranta repens 'Geisha Girl'

If you live in an area where Duranta plants are treated as annuals, a large container is a fantastic place to grow the plant. When the weather becomes chilly, you can bring the plant inside and place it near a south-facing window for beautiful color all winter long. It is especially important to keep soil light if you are planting in a container. Add some course gravel into your potting compost to improve drainage.

Duranta plants prefer rich organic soil that is somewhat loamy and drains well. Be sure that your container has plenty of drainage holes. If planting in the ground, choose a location that receives full to part sun for best flowering display. Allow plenty of room for this tropical beauty to spread out. It is important to water frequently while the plant is establishing.

Duranta propagation is fairly easy using a piece of the woody limb (hardwood cutting) taken in the summer. Dip the end of 6-inch piece of limb into rooting compound and plant. Roots will establish fairly quickly. Seeds are also available and also seem to do well.