Coleonema album
White Breath Of Heaven,
Description
White Breath of Heaven is a finely textured wispy shrub growing from 1' to 4' high with tiny white flowers and fragrant leaves. It blooms sporadically throughout the year. It needs good drainage and is drought tolerant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.