Species golden dewdrops
orange fruits with lime leaves and brown-gray branches

golden dewdrops

Duranta erecta

Golden Dewdrops, or Duranta erecta, is an amazing and unique plant species with vibrant blooms of deep blues, purples, and yellows. The showy flowers are followed by clusters of stunning golden fruit. The leaves, which range from pale to dark green, are evergreen, making them perfect for use as a border or hedge. The plant can reach up to 10 feet tall in maturity, providing an eye-catching backdrop in any setting. Duranta erecta is a hardy plant and is highly tolerant of drought and poor soils making it a low maintenance choice for home gardens. Duranta erecta is an incredible and beautiful addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 11

Flowers:

Light blue, violet or white Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part sun/part shade

Fruits:

gold,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,purple

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Golden dewdrops should be watered deeply and infrequently to promote deep root growth. Water the soil when it is dry several inches below the surface. During the growing season, the plant should be watered deeply once a week. During the winter months, the plant can go without water for several weeks during a mild winter. However, be sure to check the soil periodically and water before the plant starts to show signs of wilting.

sunlight

Golden dewdrops (Duranta erecta) need between 6 and 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, ideally in the middle of the day when temperatures are the highest. This plant species thrives in hot climates because of this high sunlight exposure. On direct light, this plant will develop full golden colors, however it can survive on partial shade but will develop green foliage.

pruning

Major prruning and reshaping for golden dewdrops (Duranta erecta) can be done at least twice a year. Once in the late spring and once in the summer. Upon establishing shape, minor pruning can be done regularly about once a month that will encourage new, more vigorous growth. Dead or damaged branches should be removed during pruning. The desired amount of pruning can vary depending on the intended shape and size of the plant, but the general idea is to remove no more than 1-third of the plant’s total foliage at any 1 time. This will ensure that the plant receives enough sunlight and airflow while remaining the desired size. When pruning, be sure to sanitize your pruning shears between cuts to prevent the spread of disease.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Duranta erecta typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between April and June.

Starts Flowering

Duranta erecta typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between April and June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Duranta erecta is usually in the months of July and August.

Hardiness Map