Grows up to 2-4 ft. tall (60-120 cm) and 4-6 ft. wide (120-180 cm). A full sun or light shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moderately fertile, moist but free-draining neutral to acid soil. Water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer from spring to fall. Water sparingly in winter. Drought tolerant once established. Shrubs Synonym Diosma 'Sunset Gold' confetti bush 'Sunset Gold' a free-branching shrub, upright then spreading with fine, narrow, bright yellow-green leaves 2-4cm long. It bears white flowers around 1cm acrossfrom late spring to summer Synonyms Diosma ericoides 'Sunset Gold' Coleonema pulchrum 'Golden Sunset' see more Diosma 'Golden Sunset'
Diosma Sunset Gold
Diosma hirsuta 'sunset gold' (Confetti Bush 'Sunset Gold') is a compact shrub with evergreen and feathery foliage of a very bright golden-green and abundant and endless pinkish-white flowers. Its foliage, as fine as that of a heather, gives off a crisp lemony perfume. A low, spreading evergreen shrub with fantastic foliage. Displays attractive, tiny pink blooms over a long season. Golden heath-like leaves are very fragrant when crushed. Excellent for filling in empty spaces in borders with a burst of color. Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. Mature Height & Spread: 1 1/2' x 4' Natural Growth Habit: Broad Native To: Africa Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade Water: Medium Water Flower Color: Pink Bloom Time: Spring, Winter Special Features: Deer Resistant Container Sizes: #1, #5 Sunset Garden Zones: 7-9, 14-24 A Bit More 'Sunset Gold' is a compact, dense, tender, evergreen shrub with linear, aromatic, yellow-green leaves and clusters of pale pink flowers from mid-spring into early summer. Season of interest Height and spread Metric | Imperial Where to grow Soil type Chalky Loamy Sandy Soil drainage Well-drained Soil pH Acid Neutral Sunlight Partial Shade Full Sun
Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold' (Golden Breath of Heaven) Ricardo's Nursery
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. Diosma One of the best garden shrubs is the diosma. It grows as a round tidy plant with masses of pink flowers in late winter and spring. It will grow in all but the most tropical and humid parts of Australia. Plant details Common name: Diosma but also known as confetti bush and breath of heaven. Features. Diosma produces loose sprays of fragrant, needle-like foliage that adds a relaxing, casual feel to the garden. The foliage is especially beautiful in late winter when it is sprinkled with dainty little flowers. A rugged plant that tolerates windy, coastal situations and a good choice for planting on slopes or rocky areas. Originally from South Africa, Coleonema is an evergreen shrub grows four to six feet tall and about five feet wide. This plant sports fresh-smelling, soft needle-like leaves that produce teeny-weeny starry pink flowers at the tips of the slender branches. The blooming profusion starts in late winter and can continue through the fall!
Diosma Sunset Gold Acid Loving Ericaceous Plants Shrubs Windy Ridge
Diosma 'Sunset Gold' Latin name Coleonema pulchrum 'Sunset Gold' syn. Diosma ericoides 'Sunset Gold' type Shrub family Rutaceae ph 5.0 - 7.3 Acid - Neutral Light Full sun to partial shade Frost Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C) Soil Rich and free draining Water Occasional watering Plant & bloom calendar Best time to plant When the plant will bloom Sunset Gold: Synonym: Coleonema pulchrum: Synonym: Diosma pulchra: One vendor has this plant for sale. One member has or wants this plant for trade. Category: Shrubs. Tropicals and Tender Perennials. Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.
Botanical name: Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold' (syn. Coleonema pulchrum 'Sunset Gold') Common names: Golden breath of heaven, diosma, confetti bush USDA zones: 8 to 11; tolerant to 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit (find your zone) Water requirement: Medium Light requirement: Full sun to light shade Mature size: 2 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. Diosma Sunset Gold is an evergreen shrub with striking gold foliage that adds warmth and shine to gardens. With low maintenance needs and drought tolerance, it's a glowing addition. Plant in well-drained soil, water regularly, and prune to shape if necessary.
Diosma Sunset Gold, uploaded by carog
This is an evergreen plant with a lovely golden feathery foliage which produces masses of tiny pink flowers, ideal for containers. Diosmas are a very hardy plant that can provide a stunning feature in any garden and which also seem to tolerate climate extremes very well. Diosma is the common name for the Coleonema Pulchrum plant. Diosmas are not often talked about but I believe the diosma plant was very fashionable in the 1980's.
