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Duranta repens
Duranta repens L.
Evergreen shrub with purple flower sprays, often followed by golden berries. Berries and leaves are toxic; keep them away from children, cats and dogs.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Duranta repens L. · Duranta repens
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Habit
- Evergreen shrub with arching, sprawling stems
- Character
- Evergreen shrub with purple flower sprays, often followed by golden berries
- Root medium
- Moist, freely draining root zone
- Display
- Golden berry clusters may follow the flowers; both are seasonal
- Supplied size
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Hong Kong growing tips
- Toxic berries
- Berries and leaves are toxic; keep them away from children, cats and dogs
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to keep it compact
- Thorns
- Mature plants may have thorns; keep stems clear of paths
- Leaf undersides
- Watch for whitefly and scale insects
- Berry clusters
- Cut off berry clusters to limit self-seeding or protect pets
- Typhoons
- Move it to shelter and secure the pot before a typhoon
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with full sun to part shade, keeping stems clear of paths.
- Use moist, freely draining root zone. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Berries and leaves are toxic; keep them away from children, cats and dogs.
Care in Hong Kong
- PruningPrune after flowering to keep it compact
- ThornsMature plants may have thorns; keep stems clear of paths
- Leaf undersidesWatch for whitefly and scale insects
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
Pentas
Another butterfly-friendly sun lover for the lower front row; keep it in its own pot and water to its own needs.
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Ixora Chinensis
Red ixora contrasts with the purple sprays in the same sunny spot; keep separate pots and prune each on its own schedule.
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Salvia farinacea Benth
Upright blue-violet salvia spikes echo the arching sprays; keep it in its own pot and deadhead each separately.
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Frequently asked questions
Duranta repens L.
Is Duranta repens the same as Duranta erecta?
Yes. Duranta repens is a synonym; the currently accepted name is Duranta erecta.
Is it safe for cats and dogs?
No. NC State and NParks both report toxic fruit that can endanger children and pets; keep it out of reach and clear fallen berries.
Can I clip it as a hedge?
Yes, but flowers form at the tips of new growth, so frequent clipping reduces flowering; prune after a flush of flowers.
Will it arrive with flowers or berries?
Flowers and berries depend on the batch and season; neither is guaranteed on arrival.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.