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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Rutaceae (Citrus) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Synonyms: [Coleonema pulchrum, Hort., Diosma] |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Coleonema pulchellum (Pink Breath of Heaven) - A medium to large sized billowy shrub to 6-10 feet tall and as wide with aromatic soft needle-like leaves and small star-like pink flowers spring through the fall. The flowers are held at the ends of slender branches that move with the wind. Larger and more upright than the white breath of heaven, Coleonema alba. Best in full sun to part shade with regular watering although it can be surprisingly drought resistant once established. Avoid heavy soils unless on a slope and do not over water. It is hardy to about 20 degrees F. A great plant along pathways so that strollers will brush the foliage and bring out its fragrance. This plant has long been sold in the California nursery trade as Coleonema pulchrum but the true C. pulchrum was originally described with larger leaves. The plant that has been erroneously called Coleonema pulchrum is now considered to be Coleonema pulchellum, a plant first described in 1881.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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