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.
Designer: Gerety Landscape
Photographer: GardenSoft
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.