Description
Duranta is a vigorous large broad leaf evergreen shrub with pale blue flowe
A tropical powerhouse, the golden dewdrop plant (more commonly known as duranta) is a fast-growing tropical shrub with beautiful blooms and fantastic foliage.
With the potential to become quite large where they are hardy (some varieties reaching over 15 feet!), these plants make great, quick-growing, warm-season annuals, and can even act as houseplants. Grown primarily for its bountiful blue blooms, many varieties of duranta also have highly ornamental golden foliage.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height |
18 inch (46 cm) |
| Plant Spread |
5 inch (13 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name |
Duranta, Sky flower, Golden dewdrop, Pigeon berry |
| Maximum Reachable Height |
5-8 feet. |
| Flower Colour |
Blue, violet, white |
| Bloom Time |
Spring, summer |
| Difficulty Level |
Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Slow -fertilizers help encourage prolific flowering and fruiting.It is important to water frequently while the plant is establishing.Some renewal pruning is necessary to keep a nice shape.Duranta plants need full light to get the energy they need to make blooms and berries. Plants growing in too much shade get lanky and sparse.Duranta Green care
Dig holes or beds wide, not deep. Lightly amend heavy clay or sandy soils with organic matter. Gently remove plants from containers, keeping the root ball intact. Loosen potting soil and roots around bottom and edges of the root ball. Level plant with the surrounding soil, spreading roots outward. Fill roots around with lightly amended native soil.
Water to settle soil around roots. Cover the area with leaf or bark mulch 1 - 3 inches thick but not piled up onto the plant s stem/trunkWater deeply. Stake large shrubs or trees to prevent excess movement in strong winds.
| Sunlight |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Watering |
Moderately |
| Soil |
Rich organic soil that is somewhat loamy and drains well. |
| Temperature |
About 20-25 degrees C |
| Fertilizer |
Apply organic fertilizer |
Duranta Green uses
Ornamental Use:
- Perfect for planting around patios, foundations or among border plantings
- Beautiful when planted in large patio containers
- Grow as a small tree in frost-free climates
