Description
Coleonema ‘Sunset Gold’ is a versatile yellow evergreen shrub known for its vibrant foliage and aromatic qualities.
- Botanical Name: Coleonema pulchellum ‘Sunset Gold’
- Common Name: Breath of Heaven
- Family: Rutaceae
- Origin: Native to South Africa
- Size: Typically grows 60cmin height and width
- Foliage: The narrow, needle-like leaves are golden-yellow, providing year-round colour and interest. When crushed, the leaves release a pleasant fragrance.
- Flowers: Small, star-shaped pink flowers bloom in clusters during the spring, adding a delicate contrast to the foliage.
- Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil Conditions: Well-draining soil is essential. It can tolerate slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils.
- Watering: Moderate water requirements. It prefers regular watering but is somewhat drought-tolerant once established.
Using Coleonema ‘Sunset Gold’ :
Coleonema ‘Sunset Gold’ can be an excellent addition to a New Zealand garden, offering colour, fragrance, and versatility. Here’s how you can effectively use it:
- Hedging: Plant ‘Sunset Gold’ in rows to create an attractive and fragrant low hedge. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for defining boundaries or creating privacy screens.
- Accent Plant: Use it as a focal point in your garden bed, where the vibrant golden-yellow foliage can stand out against the green backdrop of other plants.
- Container Planting: Due to its manageable size, ‘Sunset Gold’ can be planted in containers, bringing colour and fragrance to patios, decks, or balconies.
- Mixed Border Planting: Combine ‘Sunset Gold’ with other evergreen shrubs or flowering plants to create visually appealing mixed borders. Its year-round colour ensures interest in all seasons.
- Coastal Gardens: With its tolerance for well-draining soils and coastal conditions, ‘Sunset Gold’ is well-suited for gardens in coastal areas of New Zealand.
- Low-Maintenance Landscapes: This plant is relatively low-maintenance, making it suitable for busy gardeners or those looking to create a garden with minimal upkeep requirements.
- Fragrance Gardens: Take advantage of its aromatic leaves by planting ‘Sunset Gold’ near outdoor seating areas or along pathways, where the fragrance can be enjoyed.
Plants are in 5cm pots and average 1 to 1.5years in age.
