Diosma – Coleonema pulchrum, C. album

Common Name: Diosma, Breath of Heaven

Botanical Name: Coleonema pulchrum, C. album, ko-lee-o-NEE-ma PUL-krum

Decorative Life: 5-7 days.

Flower Color: Lavender, Pink, Red, White

Availability: Spring, Winter

• Member of the Rutaceae (citrus) family.
• Native to South Africa.
• Related species include citrus, boronia, correa, gas-plant.

• Tiny flowers in loose clusters occur near stem ends.
• Stems woody, 24-36 inches long, covered in small needle-like leaves.
• Plant is an evergreen woody shrub, classed as a dicotyledon, leaves not parallel veined.
• Foliage is aromatic.

• Coleonema: Greek for sheath and filament.