- Botanical name: Duranta erecta
- Common name: Golden dewdrop
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
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- Key features:
- Flowers
Duranta erecta is an pretty evergreen shrub or small tree with violet flowers in summer. It is widely cultivated in tropical climates around the world but is a rare and unusual shrub in the UK. It is considered an invasive species in several countries including Australia, China and South Africa.
This tender shrub is best grown in a conservatory in the UK, although it can be grown in a pot outside in the warmer months and overwintered indoors. The mature plants have sharp thorns. In autumn, yellow-orange fruits (‘dewdrops’) may appear.
How to grow Duranta erecta
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Plant size
90cm height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Duranta erecta and wildlife
Duranta erecta has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Duranta erecta poisonous?
Duranta erecta can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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