Coleonema Sunset Gold is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub with bright golden-yellow foliage and fragrant leaves. It produces small, pink, star-shaped flowers in late winter and spring. This plant is easy to care for, tolerates drought, wind, and coastal conditions, and can be used as a hedge, border, or groundcover. 1-1.2m
Coleonema pulchrum ‘Sunset Gold’ thrives in full sun or partial shade with at least four hours of direct sunlight per day. It needs well-drained soil and regular watering, especially when young, but tolerates dry periods once established. Pruning after flowering can help maintain size and shape.
Detailed Cultivation Guide:
Sunlight: Prefers full sun for best color and flowering, but can tolerate partial shade with sufficient sunlight.
Soil: Requires well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, poorly draining soils unless on a slope.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to help it establish, then reduce watering frequency once established, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Fertilizing: Feed annually.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain size and shape.
Propagation: Can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
Hardiness: Frost-hardy and tolerates coastal conditions.
Size: Grows to approximately 70cm x 110cm.
Other: Tolerates dry soils once established and windy, coastal conditions.
Additional Tips:
Container Planting: Can be grown in containers, but may require more frequent pruning to keep it contained.
Coastal Conditions: Thrives in coastal areas due to its tolerance of wind and salt spray.
