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Coleonema pulchrum 'Sunset Petite Pink'
Pink Diosma
Notes

Uses: A hardy ornamental, suitable for areas of low maintenance, in verges, median streets, parks and reserves. Planted singly as an ornamental in mixed plantings or en-mass as a low barrier or informal hedge.
Profuse flowering, butterfly attracting. Prefers well-drained soils. Prune after flowering for dense habit. Caution: Potentially invasive do not plant near conservation areas.

  • Height 0.6-0.8m
  • Spread 0.6-0.8m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Rutaceae
  • Botanical Name Coleonema pulchrum 'Sunset Petite Pink'
  • Common Name Pink Diosma
  • Origin South Africa
  • Habit Compact, Dense, Rounded
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Star
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)