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Golden Duranta - 5" Pot

Golden Duranta - 5" Pot

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  • Bright golden-yellow foliage
  • Excellent clipped hedge and topiary plant
  • Fast-growing and dense
  • Thrives in full sun
  • Low-maintenance and hardy
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Golden Duranta (Duranta erecta 'Golden') is a popular ornamental shrub grown for its bright golden-yellow foliage that lights up borders, hedges and topiary. Fast-growing and densely branched, it responds beautifully to clipping, making it a favourite for formal hedges, edging and shaped accents. It may produce small lilac-blue flowers followed by golden berries, though the glowing foliage is its main attraction. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in full sun across most of India, where strong light intensifies the leaf colour. Low-maintenance and versatile, Golden Duranta adds vivid year-round brightness to gardens and landscapes.

Specifications

Family Verbenaceae
Native region Tropical Americas (species)
Mature height 1-2.5 m (trimmed)
Mature spread 1-2 m
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Evergreen, bright golden-yellow leaves
Flower colour Lilac-blue (occasional)
Flower season Warm season
Climate zone Tropical and subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun for best golden colour
Watering Regular; moderate once established
Soil / mix Well-drained fertile loamy soil
Temperature 18-40°C; protect from frost
Humidity Moderate
Fertilizer Balanced NPK every 4-6 weeks in growing season
Pruning Trim frequently for dense hedges and topiary
Repotting Repot containers every 1-2 years
Propagation Stem cuttings
Pests & problems Aphids, whitefly and caterpillars
Toxicity / safety Berries and leaves toxic if ingested
Difficulty Easy

Uses

Widely used for golden hedges, edging, topiary and colour contrast in landscapes. Its bright foliage provides vivid year-round structure in gardens.

Growing tips

Plant in full sun for the most vivid golden leaves; in Indian gardens trim regularly to keep hedges dense, and water moderately once established for steady growth.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Golden Duranta?
Water regularly while establishing, then moderately. It tolerates short dry spells but grows best with steady moisture.
How much sunlight does it need?
It needs full sun to develop its brightest golden colour; in shade the foliage turns more greenish-yellow.
Is Golden Duranta safe for pets?
No, its berries and leaves are toxic if ingested, so keep pets and children from eating any part of the plant.
Does it need repotting?
In containers, repot every 1-2 years into fresh well-drained soil and a larger pot to support its fast growth.
How do I propagate it?
It roots readily from semi-hardwood stem cuttings taken during the warm growing season.
Why is the golden colour fading?
Fading colour usually means too little light. Move it to full sun to restore the bright golden foliage.
Does it flower?
It may produce small lilac-blue flowers and golden berries, but it is grown mainly for its golden foliage.
Can it be used as a hedge?
Yes, it is one of the best golden hedge and topiary plants, clipping into dense, vividly coloured forms.
Is the plant toxic?
Yes, the leaves and especially the berries are toxic if eaten, so handle as ornamental only.
What fertilizer should I use?
Feed with a balanced NPK fertilizer every 4-6 weeks in the growing season to keep growth dense and colourful.

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