Golden Breath of Heaven

Golden Breath of Heaven

1 Gallon
$22.90
Sale price  $22.90 Regular price 
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Golden Breath of Heaven

Coleonema pulchrum 'Sunset Gold'

A low-growing, golden-foliage evergreen for year-round color and drought tolerance.

$22.90
Sale price  $22.90 Regular price 
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Golden Breath of Heaven is a vibrant, low-growing cultivar that illuminates the garden with its golden-yellow, aromatic foliage. Its fine, needle-like leaves maintain a bright chartreuse to gold color year-round, especially in full sun. Like its green counterpart, it produces a cloud of tiny, pale pink flowers in late winter and spring. This colorful, drought-tolerant, and salt-resistant shrub is perfect for adding a splash of lasting golden color to sunny borders, rockeries, slopes, or as a bright, informal groundcover or low hedge.

  • Vibrant Golden Foliage: Maintains bright golden-yellow to chartreuse, needle-like leaves throughout the year, providing excellent color contrast.

  • Compact, Spreading Habit: Grows lower and wider than the species, forming a mounding, groundcover-like shrub 2-4 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide.

  • Delicate Pink Spring Flowers: Bears the same profusion of tiny, star-shaped, light pink flowers in late winter to spring.

  • Extreme Drought & Salt Tolerance: Once established, it thrives on neglect, requiring very little water and tolerating harsh coastal conditions.

  • Low Maintenance Color Accent: An easy-care plant that needs only occasional trimming after flowering. Its primary appeal is its persistent golden color.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Vibrant golden-yellow needle-like leaves with citrus fragrance when brushed,Flowers: Tiny star-shaped pink blossoms along arching stems,Habit: Mounding evergreen shrub with graceful, weeping form
  • Mature Height: 2-4 ft
  • Mature Width: 4-6 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to light shade
  • Key Advantages:Year-round golden foliage color,Winter-to-spring floral display,Exceptional salt and wind tolerance,Drought resistant once established,Deer and pest resistant
  • Landscape Uses:Coastal landscapes,Color contrast plantings,Slopes and banks,Container gardening,Fragrant borders
  • Special Care:Pruning: Minimal; shape lightly after flowering,Soil: Excellent drainage essential,Water: Regular irrigation until established,Fertilizer: Low-phosphorus formula in spring
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Winter through spring,Foliage: Evergreen with brightest color in cool weather
FAQs

Q: Does the gold color fade in shade?
A: Yes, full sun is crucial for the best color. Plant it in a location with at least 6-8 hours of direct sun to maintain the brightest golden-yellow foliage. In too much shade, it will turn a dull green.

Q: Is it suitable for a low hedge or border?
A: Absolutely. Its compact, spreading habit and colorful foliage make it an excellent choice for a low, informal hedge, pathway edging, or a colorful border front. Space plants about 3 feet apart for a continuous effect.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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