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    • Photo of Coleonema pulchellum by Cactus Jungle

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    Coleonema pulchellum

    Also Known As

    • Coleonema pulchrum (hort.)
    • Confetti Bush
    • Pink Breath Of Heaven
    • Pink Diosma

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Coleonema pulchellum plant details

    Coleonema pulchellum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleonema pulchellum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rutaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 10 FT - wide, 0 - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and winter
    Uses: fragrant, winter interest, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleonema pulchellum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fragrant shrub, very drought tolerant with soft needle-like leaves and small pink flowers for most of the year.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    A dome-shaped shrub with wiry stems, growing to 5' tall (occasionally 10') and as wide. Plants bear soft needle-like, bright green leaves and pale pink flowers in winter and early spring.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Coleonema pulchellum plant

    How to Grow Coleonema pulchellum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Coleonema 'Sunset Gold'

    aka Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold', Gold Breath of Heaven

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Coleonema 'Sunset Gold' by Patricia Cunningham
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    Coleonema pulchellum 'Compactum'

    aka Coleonema pulchrum 'Compacta', Compact Pink Breath, Confetti Bush, Pink Diosma

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Coleonema pulchellum 'Compactum' flower by Native Sons
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