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.

	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.