- Botanical name: Coleonema pulchellum
- Common name: Confetti bush
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Aromatic foliage
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Coleonema pulchellum
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Plant size
60cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / acidic
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Coleonema pulchellum and wildlife
Coleonema pulchellum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Coleonema pulchellum poisonous?
Coleonema pulchellum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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