Gold Mound Duranta

This is a large, fast-growing, multi-stemmed shrub with bright yellow/golden foliage that is an instant pop of color. The branches are often droopy & vinelike, and the stems may have sharp spines. Use it where the soil is well drained, and watering will not be necessary after planting it. Slow-release fertilizers will produce more growth, flowers, and fruit. Give it as much light as it can handle. Generally, the foliage is light green, but some cultivars have leaves with a golden yellow color, a creamy white variegated leaf edge, or a yellowish variegated pattern on the leaves. In most variants, leaves are 1-2 inches long, while the Brazilian types may have 4-inch long leaves. The plants with variegated leaves do better in places with less sun. There are two Duranta species commonly used as ornamentals. Duranta erecta is considered a native of the Florida Keys but is more likely to have been collected from Mexico or South America. This small-leaved species was previously identified as D. repens. A second species, D. stenostachya, has been called Brazilian Skyflower by some, and it has noticeably larger leaves. Both have been used to produce hybrids and many different cultivated varieties of Golden Dewdrops. This fast-growing shrub gives your surroundings an instant boost of colors thanks to its vivid golden foliage. Enhance your outdoors by purchasing now!