Duranta erecta is a species of flowering shrub in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native from Mexico to South America and the Caribbean. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens throughout the world, and has become naturalized in many places.

Duranta erecta, or golden dewdrop, is a hardy H4 flowering shrub perfect for sunny UK gardens as a hedge or specimen in spring and summer.

Duranta erecta

Duranta erecta 'Variegata' is a hardy flowering shrub perfect for hedging and ornamental planting, blooming beautifully in spring and summer.

Duranta erecta 'Variegata' (v)

Duranta serratifolia is a shrub or small tree in the Verbenaceae family, valued for its green, elliptic leaves. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and average moisture. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for hedging and ornamental planting. This cultivar is best propagated by semi-ripe cuttings or seed and is particularly attractive during the spring and summer seasons.

Duranta serratifolia thrives in full sun, is hardy to RHS H4, and is perfect for hedging and ornamental planting in spring and summer.

Duranta serratifolia

Duranta stenostachya, commonly known as Brazilian sky flower, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Verbenaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and consistent moisture. Hardy to UK zone H4, this shrub is suitable for use as a hedge or specimen plant. It is best propagated by semi-ripe cuttings or seed and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Duranta stenostachya (Brazilian sky flower) thrives in full sun, ideal for hedges or specimen plants, blooming in spring and summer with RHS H4 hardiness.