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Shrubs
Duranta “Gold”
Duranta repens Gold
This shrub is known for its striking golden-yellow foliage with light purple flowers.
Quick Care Summary
Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Mature size
2m Wide and 3m High
Frost
Semi Frost Sensitive
Difficulty
Easy
Flowering
Spring and summer.
How to Grow and Care
- Duranta is a very good for hedging or topiary plant.
- Can be used as a Focal point or as a pot plant on a patio.
- Not prone to pest and diseases.
Best Uses
- Outdoor garden
- Patio
- Standing Plant pot /container
Growth and Size
- Height: 3m
- Width: 2m
- Growth rate: Fast
- Foliage: Stunning bright yellow
Climate Suitability
- Soil condition: Good, aerated compost rich soil.
- Temperature: Frost resilient once established.
- Temperature: Hardy & versatile.
- Watering: Drought tolerant once established.
- Watering: Regular in dry warm climates.
- Watering: Sensitive to waterlogged soil.
- Wind: Moderate sensitivity prefers more sheltered position.
Maintenance Level
- Fertilize regularly for lush leave growth and flowers.
- They need regular watering until the Plant is settled after planting, can handle drought spells after that but will thrive more when watered regularly.
- Pruning is requirements depends a lot on what its planted for, Topiaries and hedges will need regular pruning in summer months but as a focal point, pot plant or backdrop plant in a garden they will not need regular pruning.
Additional Information
- Duranta is pollinator-friendly, attracts bees, butterflies and sugar birds.
- Native to Central and South America.