Golden dew drop 'Sapphire Showers'

Likes acidic-to-neutral, well-drained sandy/loamy soil. Apply a 10-10-10 slow-release fertilizer every three months during the growing season, starting in spring. Prune in late winter or early spring while it is dormant.

Remove up to one-third of the oldest branches to open up the canopy and increase the air-movement and sunlight penetration through the plant’s center. Cut out any broken, dead or diseased branches. Remove any branches that cross or rub against others. Cut back the tips of extremely long or scraggly branches to give the plant a rounded silhouette. Make each cut 1/4 inch above an outward facing lateral branch, growth node or trunk with a pair of pruning shears¹. Be careful of sharp spines.

Cut back aggressive branches periodically throughout the growing season to maintain an aesthetically pleasing shape. Make each cut just above an outward facing leaf¹.

Deadhead spent flowers throughout the blooming period to promote continued bloom production. Wait until the flower’s color fades and the petals begin to droop. Cut through the flower stalk at a point just above the second set of leaves below the bloom¹.

Prone to spider mites, mealybugs, whiteflies, leaf spot, damping off.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sapphire Showers is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Ideally plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.6 and 6.0 as Sapphire Showers likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sapphire Showers is a tender plant.

duranta erecta, Picotee Sky flower

¹ How to Care for a Sapphire Showers Plant or Tree