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Products > Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold'   Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold' - Golden Breath of Heaven     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Rutaceae (Citrus) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes Flower Color: Light Pink Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Fragrant Flowers: Yes Synonyms: [Coleonema pulchrum Sunset Gold'] Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F 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 that appear from winter to spring. Plant in sun to light shade with good drainage and irrigate regularly to occasionally. We have customers who have reported that it does well in heavy soil although it is recommended that this plant be placed where drainage is good. It is hardy to about 20 degrees F and tolerates near coastal windy conditions. A great plant for contrasting other foliage colors and textures. This one-time New Zealand "Shrub of the Year" was apparently first discovered in a garden in Western Australia and first introduced into the US in the late 1980's. We have been growing this plant for many years as Coleonema pulchrum 'Sunset Gold' but the plants in cultivation under the name Coleonema pulchrum are now considered to be to be Coleonema pulchellum. We also grow the full sized species Coleonema pulchellum and a compact form of this species Coleonema pulchellum 'Compact Form', as well as the white flowering species Coleonema album.  The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have observed it in. We also will incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that might aid others in growing Coleonema 'Sunset Gold'.