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Coleonema pulchrum 'Compactum'
Compact evergreen shrub with highly aromatic fine bright green leaves and a rounded habit. A mass of small pink flowers cover the bush late winter through the spring. Trim after flowering to maintain it's shape. Best planted in full sun in free draining soil. Hardy and reliable.
Genus
Coleonema
Species
pulchrum
Cultivar
'Compactum'
Common name
Breath of Heaven
Family name
Rutaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites.
Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.