Coleonema pulchellum ‘Sunset Gold’ (Breath of heaven)

Coleonema pulchellum ‘Sunset Gold’

Breath of heaven

Parents	Unknown	Genus is not in the current taxonomy
Genus	Coleonema	From Greek, for “threadlike sheath”
Species	pulchellum	Derived from the Latin for “beautiful”
Cultivar	‘Sunset Gold’

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The genus Coleonema translates from Greek to “threadlike sheath;” pulchellum is Latin for “beautiful.” The natural plant is native to South Africa. This cultivar is not found in the wild.

Identification: These shrubs are 24-48" (60-121 cm) around, with soft, aromatic, yellow-green evergreen leaves. Abundant pink flowers, each ¼" (6.3 mm) in diameter, with five petals, appear from mid winter to late spring.

Online References:

Coleonema pulchellum ‘Sunset Gold’ on ucanr.edu

Coleonema pulchellum ‘Sunset Gold’ on liddlewonder.nz

Coleonema pulchellum ‘Sunset Gold’ at San Marcos Growers

Coleonema pulchellum ‘Sunset Gold’ at Gardensoft

Coleonema pulchellum ‘Sunset Gold’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.

4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland
≈ 16 × 24" (41 × 62 cm)

4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland
≈ 14 × 21" (34 × 52 cm)

Range: Zones 9-11:

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