Pink Breath of Heaven Coleonema
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly color.
The Pink Breath of Heaven Coleonema, also known as Confetti Bush, is a charming evergreen shrub that brings a regal display of small, dainty flowers from mid-spring to early fall. This multi-stemmed shrub features an upright, spreading habit and green foliage that persists through winter. It's a low-maintenance choice, ideal for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. Once established, it's drought tolerant and wind resistant, making it suitable for mass plantings, general garden use, or containers. It thrives in full sun and rich, well-drained soils.
$14.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Mature Height
3
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual interest and delicate foliage
- Eco-conscious homeowners prioritizing water-wise, sustainable landscaping
- Sensory garden enthusiasts wanting fragrant blooms near seating areas
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soils
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding regular pruning tasks
- Cold-climate residents living outside of USDA zones 8-10
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies throughout the season.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once the root system is firmly established.
Bloom Longevity
Provides a consistent floral display from mid-spring well into autumn.
Environmental Resilience
Handles wind and drought conditions with impressive, hardy structural integrity.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to container gardening or expansive mass landscape plantings.
Year-Round Aesthetics
Evergreen foliage maintains visual interest even during the winter months.
Key Specs
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
24 inches
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Mid Spring to Early Fall
Foliage Color
Green
Growth Rate
Moderate
Hardiness Zone
8b
Canopy Clearance
1 foot
Features
- Dainty, lightly-scented white and pink flowers
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Drought tolerant once established
- Wind resistant and frost tolerant
- Suitable for containers and mass planting
- Low maintenance care
- Long bloom period
- Evergreen foliage
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Pink Breath of Heaven Coleonema for its robust quality and immediate visual appeal straight from the garden center. The dominant theme is reliability; consumers find this shrub exceptionally easy to establish and maintain, thriving even in challenging conditions. Its delicate pink blooms and aromatic foliage provide reliable year round interest, making it a highly valued, low effort addition to diverse landscapes. This plant delivers on its promise of being a hardy, beautiful evergreen.
Know before you buy
This shrub typically reaches a mature height of 3 feet with a width of about 24 inches. Its upright, spreading habit makes it a compact choice for smaller garden spaces or containers.
No, it is considered a low-maintenance shrub. Once it is established in your garden, it is quite drought-tolerant and requires only moderate watering.
Yes, the Pink Breath of Heaven is well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has excellent drainage, as this plant thrives in well-drained soil and does not like to sit in water.
This evergreen shrub is hardy in USDA Zone 8. It is frost-tolerant and wind-resistant, meaning it will retain its green foliage throughout the winter in these climates.
For the best results, plant it in a location that receives full sun. This exposure is essential for maintaining its health and ensuring a prolific bloom period from mid-spring through early fall.
Absolutely. The dainty, lightly-scented flowers are highly effective at attracting bees and butterflies to your garden throughout the growing season.
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