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Coleonema 'Sunset Gold'

Also Known As

  • Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold'
  • Gold Breath of Heaven

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Coleonema 'Sunset Gold' plant details

Coleonema 'Sunset Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleonema 'Sunset Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 0 - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleonema 'Sunset Gold'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This spreading (to 2' tall x 4-6' wide) shrub comes highly recommended: (once New Zealand Shrub of the Year); its yellow-green needle-like foliage and soft-pink winter-to-spring flowers explain why. S-PSh/M/GDr
This spreading evergreen shrub grows to 2 feet tall and spreads to 4-6 feet. It has needle-like yellowish-green foliage and pale-pink flowers.
Low-growing, fragrant shrub. Thin, golden needle-like foliage with pale pink flowers winter through spring. Hardy to 20F.
Compact plants growing 2' tall by 4' wide with vivid yellow-gold foliage. Pink flowers appear in late winter. Plant in full sun along the coast and partial shade inland. Perfect combined with Carex testacea.

Gardening facts about Coleonema 'Sunset Gold' plant

How to Grow Coleonema 'Sunset Gold'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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