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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Coleonema are evergreen shrubs with needle-like, aromatic leaves and tiny, star-shaped flowers. They can be hard to track down in the UK.

Coleonema pulchellum has fine, bright green, fragrant foliage which can be clipped into shape. It bears small pink flowers from late spring to summer.

Coleonema pulchellum is borderline hardy and may need protection in colder areas. Grow in free-draining neutral to acid soil in full sun.

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Coleonema and wildlife

Coleonema has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Coleonema poisonous?

Coleonema has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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