Coleonema pulchellum 'Pink Fountain'
confetti bush 'Pink Fountain'
Free branching evergreen shrub, about 1-1.2m tall, upright then spreading in habit, with linear bright green leaves to 10mm long. Bears masses of shell-pink flowers 7-8mm across, from late spring to summer
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Coleonema are evergreen shrubs with tiny, needle-like leaves and small, star-shaped flowers. The densely-packed foliage is aromatic
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter. Suited to mild counties or a city microclimate only. Can be grown in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory in a container using lime-free (ericaceous) potting compost in full light with low humidity
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 10 after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot
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