Coleonema Species, Confetti Bush, Pink Breath of Heaven, Pink Diosma

Coleonema pulchellum

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Coleonema (koh-lee-oh-NEE-muh)
Species
pulchellum (pul-KEL-um)
Synonym
Coleonema pulchrum
Diosma pulchra
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Shiny/Glossy
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Altadena, California

Brentwood, California

Calabasas, California

Canoga Park, California

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California

Clovis, California

Crockett, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Fortuna, California

Hesperia, California

Knights Landing, California

Lakewood, California

Lemoore, California

Lemoore Station, California

Los Angeles, California

Los Gatos, California

Manteca, California

Martinez, California

Merced, California

Oakland, California

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California(2 reports)

San Leandro, California

Santa Maria, California

Santa Rosa, California

Simi Valley, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Walnut, California

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Santa Rosa, CA | April 2014 | positive

This was a lovely plant that graced our front yard for many years. Unfortunately, Santa Rosa CA had a very unusual, hard freeze this wint...Read More

C
Phoenix, AZ | March 2012 | neutral

I just bought this plant at a home warehouse store they did not really seem to know much about it. Will it grow in Phoenix? I figure if ...Read More

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Los Gatos, CA | March 2007 | positive

One of a handful of bushes in my yard that the deer have left alone. Flowers almost around the year.

L
Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10b) | September 2006 | positive

I agree, it is lovelier left unpruned. It will sway in a gentle breeze, adding a wonderful kinetic element to the garden.

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J
Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) | December 2003 | positive

Very fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub offers a fresh green color year-round. Will get beaten down by rain and wind but springs back u...Read More

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