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Coleonema pulchrum `Sunset Gold`

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Coleonema pulchrum `Sunset Gold`
Family Rutaceae
Genus Coleonema
Species Coleonema pulchrum
Common Name(s) Confetti bush, Golden Breath of Heavan
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Coleonema pulchrum `Sunset Gold`

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A spreading evergreen shrub and is the most widely grown species. Grows to a height of 1.5m. Bright green healthy foliage is linear and to 3cm. Profuse pink, star-shaped flowers appear in spring. Many forms are cultivated in various pink shades. ‘Compactum’ is a compact form. ‘Sunset Gold’ has bright yellow foliage, light pink flowers and is popularly grown.

Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold' (Golden Breath of Heaven) - This spreading evergreen shrub grows to 2 feet tall and spreads to 4-6 feet. It has needle-like yellowish-green foliage and pale pink flowers. Plant in sun to light shade with good drainage and irrigate regularly to occasionally.

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Height (m) : 0.08 - 1.5
Spread (m) : 1 - 1.75
Growth Habit : Spreading
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Flowering : Late Spring - Mid Summer
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Colour : Red, Pink
Size : Quite large (10 to 20 cm)
Profusion : Profuse
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