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Sunset Gold Breath of Heaven (7863714578687)

Sunset Gold Breath of Heaven

Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold'

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Sunset Gold Breath of Heaven
Sunset Gold Breath of Heaven
$64.95

Golden Breath of Heaven, also known as Sunset Gold Coleonema, is truly breathtaking in the landscape with its bright chartreuse, needle-like leaves that have a soft feathery texture and a sweet spicy scent when rubbed.

Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold' is a small, evergreen shrub with vibrant gold, fine-textured foliage that contrasts nicely with dark green or burgundy broad leaves in the landscape or containers. The striking and distinctive golden foliage of Golden Breath of Heaven will add interest to any landscape and is a fantastic choice for any garden in need of pizzazz. Plant Sunset Gold Breath of Heaven on slopes, in mixed beds, or borders. Use as an accent plant in a cottage, Mediterranean, or coastal garden design.

Golden Breath of Heaven has tiny pale pink flowers with a light fragrance that may have inspired the Breath of Heaven common name. The attractive flowers bloom in abundance in winter to spring and may bloom again in fall but it is the brilliant foliage that wins the gold prize in the garden for best in show.

Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold' is a very popular, compact cultivar that was discovered in an Australian garden but its origins are from South Africa. This shrub may look delicate but it is long lived, adaptable, trouble free, and tolerates coastal conditions.

This garden gem dazzles with its brilliant citrine colored foliage. The fragrant leaves and fine texture make Sunset Gold Coleonema a treasure in the garden. Plant Golden Breath of Heaven for its beauty and drama and sit back and enjoy this low maintenance shrub which is sure to sparkle in any landscape.

How big does Sunset Gold Breath of Heaven grow?
It stays compact, usually around 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, forming a fine-textured, mounding shrub that moves gracefully with the breeze.
What kind of light and soil does it prefer?
Full sun brings out its brightest golden color, but it also tolerates light shade. It grows best in well-drained soil and hates sitting in soggy spots.
When does it bloom and what do the flowers look like?
Tiny pink star-shaped flowers appear from winter through spring, sometimes longer in mild climates. The blooms are subtle but charming against the golden foliage.
Does it need pruning or special care?
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain its soft, rounded shape. Avoid hard pruning it doesn’t recover well from severe cuts.
Seasonality
  • Evergreen
Mature height

1-3 ft.

Mature Width

4-6 ft.

Sun exposure
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Watering

Moderate

Grows Well in Zones
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
Flowering Season
  • Spring
  • Winter
Attracts Wildlife

Bees, Butterflies

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