Golden Dewdrop
Duranta erecta
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Aug 9, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Golden Dewdrop
Duranta (Duranta erecta) is a fast-growing tropical shrub from the Caribbean and Central America bearing trailing clusters of lavender-blue or white flowers followed by chains of golden-yellow berries. It is widely used as a hedge or specimen in warm-climate gardens and is highly attractive to butterflies. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Duranta flowers most heavily in full sun (6+ hours daily) but tolerates partial shade. In NE Florida, full-sun placement produces the most vibrant flower display and fastest growth; partial-shade plants bloom less but still perform well as screening shrubs.
Water regularly until established; once mature, Duranta is quite drought tolerant and seldom needs supplemental irrigation in NE Florida except during extended dry spells. It is not salt tolerant, so avoid sites exposed to salt spray.
Grows in most well-drained soils including sandy Florida soils without heavy amendment. Fertilize with a balanced slow-release granular fertilizer two to three times per year (spring, summer, early fall) to sustain vigorous growth. Note: UF/IFAS predicts Duranta to be invasive in Florida — avoid planting near natural areas and remove fruiting branches to limit self-seeding.
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Common questions
Is Golden Dewdrop a good plant for St. Augustine?
Golden Dewdrop is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 10-18 feet × 10-15 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.