Common name:Golden Breath Of Heaven
Botanical name:Coleonema pulchrum 'Pacific Gold'
The Golden Breath of Heaven is an evergreen shrub that found its way here from Western Australia. The foliage is yellow-green and feathery-fine looking. It can grow up to 4' tall and 6' wide. It needs full sun and medium amount of water, with fast- draining soil. It has tiny light pink flowers that bloom from winter into spring. Plant it along paths and have it brush against you. Plant with contrasting colors and textures to highlight this beautiful shrub.
Common name:Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
Botanical name:Cedrus atlantica 'Pendula'
Another large, slow-growing conifer which exhibits weeping growth form. Its blue-green needles are 1" in size, and it also requires full sun in order to best develop its color. It serves as an excellent specimen or rock garden subject.
| Designer: Gerety Landscape | Raised Planter Planting |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.
Integrated Pest Management:
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.