Duranta is an exotic flower that is gaining more and more popularity among florists. In the southern regions, duranta is a decoration of gardens and parks. In northern latitudes, it is grown as a houseplant. The amazing beauty of the flower is reflected in the paintings of the artists. Durant flowers of violet shades have a pacifying effect on a person.
The origin and name of the flower
The name durant was given to the flower by the Swedish naturalist Karl Linnaeus in 1737. When describing a flower in a book on plant nomenclature, he named it after the Italian botanist, physician and poet Castor Durante.
Durants are native to the tropics of South America. More than thirty species of this plant are found in the rainforests of India and Mexico.
Varieties of varieties duranta
This flowering plant comes in purple, blue and light blue. White flowers are rare. The most beautiful in durant are the clusters of its inflorescences. Small flowers of five petals are collected in a brush. From late spring to autumn, more and more flowers bloom on the plant. This beauty can bloom for six months, constantly delighting with new flowers.
This bush has wonderful and fragrant flowers. Their scent is reminiscent of vanilla.
In indoor conditions, durant Plumier is most often grown. The best varieties of this variety are Cuban Gold and Little Geisha. Leaves of the variety "Cuban Gold" have a golden yellow color with an orange sheen. The "Little Geisha" variety is distinguished by its incredible beauty. In bright purple inflorescences of this variety, the flowers resemble a wavy frill.
Duranta Lorenza is a shrub that grows up to one and a half meters. Its leaves are denser, glossy with split edges.
Duranta Creeping is a dwarf plant with small leaves.
Flower in the paintings of artists
The beauty and sophistication of the flower did not go unnoticed in painting. She attracted the attention of many artists.
We can contemplate this amazing flower in the paintings of the Australian artist Jill Kirsten. Among her floral still lifes, duranta twigs coexist with roses.
The Polish artist Sbigniew Kopanya amazes with his natural landscapes, among which we can see the luxurious duranta bushes.
French artist Henri Fantin Latour depicted his wife Victoria Dubourg in the painting "Reading". He decorated her hair with a flower that looked like a durant.
The mystery of purple flowers
People noticed that among other beautiful flowers, the duranta bush, like a magnet, attracts the eye. This is due to the purple color of the flower. According to esotericists, purple is the most mysterious of the entire color spectrum. On a subconscious level, a person perceives the violet color scheme, associating it with mysticism and magic. Purple durant flowers have a calming effect on the body. This flower is good for rest, relaxation and meditation.
Plant an enchanting duranta flower in your home, and it will bring a little bit of magic into your life.
