Coleonema pulchellum ‘Sunset Gold’

Sunset Gold Cape heather
Glowing, lime-green, fine leafed, evergreen shrub. Petite soft pink flowers winter to spring. Delicate looking, but incredibly tough. Tidy growth rarely needs pruning.
Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold'Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold'Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold'
height 2–4ft
width 3–5ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Neglect, Salt, Wind
water
needs
Low – Moderate
water
info
Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to
22F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin South Africa
california
native
No
sunset
zones
14–17, 20–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Generally grows into a fine dense shape without pruning. Looks best in sun.

Special Interest

Fragrant foliage waves in the wind. One of the best shrubs for windy gardens with coastal influence.