Name: Golden Dewdrop - Skyflower - Pigeon Berry
Brand: Green Legacy Seeds
SKU: Bush23
Price: 11.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Source Data

Black currant (lat. Ribes nigrum)

Deciduous shrub, 1-2 m high. Young shoots are fluffy, pale, adults are brown.

The leaves are 3-5 cm long and wide, with jagged edges, three-five-lobed with golden glands along the veins, dark green.

Inflorescences are drooping racemes 3-5 cm long, 5-10-flowered, with bare or fluffy pedicels 3-8 mm long and bracts 1-2 mm long, the shape of which varies from oval to linear-lanceolate. The flowers are 7-9 mm long, 4-6 mm in diameter, five-membered, bell-shaped, lilac or pinkish-gray, mostly densely pubescent on the outside.

The fruit is an edible fragrant berry, with an average diameter of 1 cm, black-brown or greenish, with a glossy skin and seeds.

Blooms in May - June. Fruits in July. The leaves fall late and the plant often remains with green leaves until winter. It is cultivated for its fragrant berries.

The plant prefers well-lit places, although it tolerates partial shade, but it blooms less often. Prefers light, loose, well-moistened fertile loams; it grows poorly on soils with high acidity. It is quite frost-resistant, but in areas with little snowy winters the entire above-ground part often freezes over.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 (-40°C to -34°C).

Instructions

Growing Golden Dewdrop - Skyflower - Pigeon Berry (Duranta erecta) from seed is a rewarding process. Follow these guidelines for best results.
Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to soften the seed coat. Discard any floating seeds as they are likely non-viable.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in well-draining seed compost. Water gently and keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place in a bright location at 18–22°C.
Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 2–8 weeks. Keep soil consistently moist during germination. Once seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation.
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they have 2–3 pairs of true leaves. Harden off gradually over 7–10 days before planting in final position. Space according to the mature size of the species.
Aftercare: Water regularly during the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
Hardiness: Hardiness varies by species and growing conditions. Young plants may need protection from extreme temperatures. Acclimatize gradually to outdoor conditions.