Coleonema pulchellum

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Pink Breath Of Heaven

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Pink Breath of Heaven is a fine, textured, wispy shrub growing 5' high with tiny pink flowers and fragrant leaves. It blooms sporadically throughout the year. It needs good drainage and is drought tolerant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Winter, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.