Pink Breath of Heaven
Coleonema pulchellum
Also listed as Coleonema filiforme
Also known as Confetti Bush, Diosma
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A delicate, fine-textured evergreen shrub with feathery foliage and abundant small pink flowers. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor soils, making it excellent for xeriscaping and low-maintenance gardens.
Why grow it
Pink Breath of Heaven offers finer, more delicate foliage than many comparable xeriscaping shrubs like rosemary or santolina, with a softer appearance while maintaining similar drought tolerance once established. Its small pink flowers provide season-long color in a form factor that suits mixed perennial borders as well as arid gardens. The species tolerates poor, sandy, or gravelly soils where many ornamental shrubs require amendment, making it useful where soil improvement is impractical.
Watch out for
Plants may experience winter dieback or reduced vigor in regions colder than USDA zone 8, though survival rates improve with excellent drainage and shelter from harsh winds. Established plants recover well from modest pruning, but avoid heavy cutting into old wood, as regrowth from older stems can be sparse. Like many fine-textured plants, it can be prone to spider mites indoors or in very hot, dry microclimates; ensure adequate air circulation.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rutaceae
Native Range
South Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Sunset' features golden foliage that intensifies in cooler weather and is the most popular ornamental cultivar.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A delicate, fine-textured evergreen shrub with feathery foliage and abundant small pink flowers. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor soils, making it excellent for xeriscaping and low-maintenance gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Pink Breath of Heaven grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Pink Breath of Heaven offers finer, more delicate foliage than many comparable xeriscaping shrubs like rosemary or santolina, with a softer appearance while maintaining similar drought tolerance once established. Its small pink flowers provide season-long color in a form factor that suits mixed perennial borders as well as arid gardens. The species tolerates poor, sandy, or gravelly soils where many ornamental shrubs require amendment, making it useful where soil improvement is impractical.
Watch out for
Plants may experience winter dieback or reduced vigor in regions colder than USDA zone 8, though survival rates improve with excellent drainage and shelter from harsh winds. Established plants recover well from modest pruning, but avoid heavy cutting into old wood, as regrowth from older stems can be sparse. Like many fine-textured plants, it can be prone to spider mites indoors or in very hot, dry microclimates; ensure adequate air circulation.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rutaceae
Native Range
South Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Sunset' features golden foliage that intensifies in cooler weather and is the most popular ornamental cultivar.