Also known as Golden Dewdrop · 11 gardener saves

Duranta: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Duranta, the genus most gardeners know as golden dewdrop. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

2 varietiesZones 9–10Mostly full sun

The 2 most-saved Duranta varieties

Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Duranta questions

How many types of Duranta are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Duranta varieties. The most popular — ranked by 11 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Duranta grow in?

Across its varieties, Duranta covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Duranta bloom?

Most Duranta varieties bloom in late summer, early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Duranta should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

Keep exploring

Design with Duranta in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.

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