Coleonema album

Breath of Heaven (White)

General Info

White Breath of Heaven is a finely textured wispy shrub growing 4′ -5′ high and wide, with tiny white flowers that bloom in winter and spring. Flowers are fragrant, attracting bees and butterflies. Foliage is evergreen with soft, tiny, needle-like leaves that are fragrant. Plant near walkways so leaves release fragrance when brushed. Pink buds appear on the shrub before bloom period. It does well in full to part sun with regular watering. 

*Description by PlantMaster

LEAF COLOR
Green
LEAF CHARACTER
Needle-like
Flower

FLOWER COLOR
White
FLOWER SEASON
Winter, Spring
FLOWER MONTH
January, February, March
Fruit

FRUIT TYPE
n/a
FRUIT COLOR
n/a
FRUIT SEASON
n/a
Bark

BARK COLOR
n/a
BARK TEXTURE
Smooth
Culture
SUN
Full, Half
WATER
Medium, Extra in Summer
GROWTH RATE
Moderate
Soil

SOIL TYPE
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
SOIL PH
Acid, Neutral
SOIL CONDITION
Average, Well-drained
Sensitivities

SUSCEPTIBILITIES
n/a
ADVERSE FACTORS
Attracts Bees
TOLERANCES
Salt Ocean Spray, Windy Conditions, Wet Conditions
Maintenance / Climate

MAINTENANCE RATING
Low
CLIMATE
Temperate
Zones

USDA ZONES
8, 9, 10
SUNSET ZONES
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Design
DESIGN STYLES
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Woodland
ACCENTING FEATURES
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest

SEASONAL INTEREST
Winter, Spring
MONTH OF INTEREST
January, February, March
Uses

LOCATION USES
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways
SPECIAL USES
Container, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Miscellaneous

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE
Pollinators, Bees, Butterflies