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 evergreen shrub grows to 2 feet tall and spreads to 4-6 feet. It has needle-like yellowish-green foliage and pale-pink flowers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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

By: Forestfarm

Low-growing, fragrant shrub. Thin, golden needle-like foliage with pale pink flowers winter through spring. Hardy to 20F.

By: Cactus Jungle

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.