White Breath Of Heaven,

Coleonema Album

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Overview

White Breath of Heaven (Coleonema album) is an evergreen shrub with fine, needle-like leaves and star-shaped white flowers that emit a spicy fragrance. This delicate-looking plant matures to about 4-6 feet in height and spreads 4-6 feet wide. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it is drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for adding texture and a sensory experience to coastal or Mediterranean landscapes. Hardy in USDA zones 8-11. Blooms in late winter to spring.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Climate Temperate

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — White Breath of Heaven (Coleonema album) is an evergreen shrub with fine

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — White Breath of Heaven (Coleonema album) is an evergreen shrub with fine

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — This delicate-looking plant matures to about 4-6 feet in height and spreads 4-6 feet wide

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it is drought-tolerant once established

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — Ideal for adding texture and a sensory experience to coastal or Mediterranean landscapes

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — Blooms in late winter to spring

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — The White Breath of Heaven

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rutaceae
Climate: Temperate

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White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — needle-like leaves and star-shaped white flowers that emit a spicy fragrance

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — White Breath of Heaven (Coleonema album) is an evergreen shrub with fine

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — This delicate-looking plant matures to about 4-6 feet in height and spreads 4-6 feet wide

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it is drought-tolerant once established

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — Ideal for adding texture and a sensory experience to coastal or Mediterranean landscapes

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — Blooms in late winter to spring

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — The White Breath of Heaven

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — is a captivating evergreen shrub renowned for its fine

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — needle-like foliage and the profuse display of white

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — star-shaped flowers that exude a spicy fragrance reminiscent of the cool

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — fresh air of its native South African habitat

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — This ornate plant typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 5 feet and can spread equally wide

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — thriving in well-drained soil

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — the White Breath of Heaven prefers full sun to partial shade exposure

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — requiring minimal water and lending itself well to water-wise garden designs

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — It exhibits moderate drought tolerance once established

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — Its low maintenance requirements

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — aside from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and promote denser growth

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — or when massed as an aromatic ground cover

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — To keep this shrub at its best

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — Additionally, it's an excellent candidate for coastal gardens due to its tolerance of salty air

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — provide it with a spacing of approximately 36 to 48 inches

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — allowing plenty of room for its airy growth habit

White Breath Of Heaven, (Coleonema Album) — This enchanting shrub is sure to be a delight for any client

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