Coleonema pulchrum 'Pacific Gold' |
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Golden Breath Of Heaven |
Description
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Yellow Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.