Duranta ‘Sapphire Showers" Tree (10")

Duranta ‘Sapphire Showers’ | 10” Pot
A Graceful Cascade of Southern Charm—Rich Color, Gentle Spirit, and Hometown Beauty

At Wrights Market, nestled in our beloved 1938 cottage where the floors creak with stories and the gardens hum with joy, we hold dear to plants that bring color, comfort, and community. The Duranta ‘Sapphire Showers’ is just that—a trailing treasure that carries the beauty of a Southern summer storm and the grace of a Sunday afternoon breeze.

Native to tropical regions of the Americas, Duranta erecta has been cherished for centuries in warm-weather landscapes, often grown for its lush foliage and dazzling display of lavender-blue blossoms edged in white. The 'Sapphire Showers' variety is especially enchanting, producing cascading clusters of flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, followed by golden berries that add seasonal interest.

Though it rarely blooms indoors, give it the right mix of sunshine and warmth, and this plant will reward you with blooms from late spring through fall. In the language of flowers, Duranta speaks to resilience, elegance, and unexpected beauty—a lovely sentiment for any home, garden, or heartfelt gift.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Loves full sun (6+ hours/day); will tolerate partial shade, but bloom best with bright light

• Water: Keep soil moist but not soggy; water when the top inch begins to dry out

• Soil: Well-draining potting mix enriched with compost or organic matter

• Bloom Time: Late spring through fall; continuous blooms with regular care

• Pruning: Light pruning encourages fuller growth and more blooms—great for shaping

• Temperature: Prefers warm climates; protect from frost or bring indoors for winter

• Growth Habit: Mounding to gently trailing; perfect for containers, raised beds, or hanging baskets

Complimentary Plant Pairings:

• Angelonia (Summer Snapdragon) – shares the same sun-loving nature and vertical interest

• Sweet Alyssum – softens containers with fragrance and delicate blooms

• Coleus ‘Redhead’ or ‘Kong Rose’ – provides bold foliage contrast beneath Duranta’s blooms

• Lantana – drought-tolerant and full of cheerful color, perfect for pollinator-friendly combos

The Duranta ‘Sapphire Showers’ feels like a garden lullaby—soft, rich, and full of life. Whether it’s spilling over a front porch pot or glowing in the golden hour light of a backyard gathering, it brings a kind of everyday magic we treasure here at Wrights Market. From our family to yours, may this plant bring color, calm, and a little Southern sparkle into your day.