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Frank Tansey
Rutaceae
COLEONEMA pulchrum
Breath-of-Heaven
Breath-of-heaven is a tender evergreen shrub native to South Africa that resembles a large heath, having many upright stems clothed with short, narrow leavesand tipped by tight clusters of small flowers in red or pink from late spring to summer. The leaves, when crushed, smell of camphor.
Breath-of-heaven should be given a neutral to acidic, moist yet well-drained soil. Provide as much sun as possible for best growth and widespread flowering across the branches. Average watering is sufficient in the summer, but reduce watering during the winter. Prune only after flowering. This plant is not fond of excessive humidity. It can be grown in conservatories or cool greenhouses outside of its hardiness range, or as an informal hedge or as part of the mixed border in warm regions.
12 - 8
8 - 11
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Shrub
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3'-6' / 0.9m - 1.8m
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
South Africa
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Medium
Average Water
Spreading
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Red, Pink
Green
Tan
No
Yes
Single
Fine
Matte
Smooth
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Butterflies
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