Duranta erecta (Golden dewdrop)

Botanical name

Duranta erecta

Other names

Golden dewdrop, Pigeon berry, Sky flower, Duranta repens, Duranta plumieri

Genus

Duranta Duranta

Species

D. erecta - D. erecta is an erect to spreading, bushy shrub or small tree with ovate, sparsely to boldly toothed, deep green leaves. Panicles of small, pendent, purple, blue, lilac-blue, or white flowers, mainly in summer, are followed by yellow fruit.

Native to

Central America, South America, Southern United States

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect, Spreading

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Colour

Flower

Blue, Purple, White, Lilac in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free

Specific pests

Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Whitefly

Diseases

Generally disease free

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 1. May need restrictive pruning when grown under glass.

Propagation

Layer in early spring. Sow seed at 18-21C in spring.

Propagation methods

Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Duranta erecta (Golden dewdrop) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 3m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Hedging/Screens, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, feed every two weeks & water freely.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 11, Zone 10

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Duranta erecta (Golden dewdrop)

Common pest name

grape ground pearl

Scientific pest name

Margarodes vitis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

General biosecurity comments

Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/