Pink Breath of Heaven
Coleonema pulchrum 'Compacta'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Pink Breath of Heaven highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Zones 9-11
What do you think of when you hear a name like 'Breath of Heaven'? Something light as air, or wispy like a cloud? Something that smells fresh and clean? Something...well...heavenly?
That's what you get with Pink Breath of Heaven (Coleonema pulchrum 'Compacta'). This compact shrub has lovely bright green, tiny heather-like leaves that give it a very soft look. These fine-textured, broadleaf evergreen needles release a gentle fragrance when crushed or brushed against.
This Breath of Heaven is covered with a blanket of ballet-slipper-pink flowers from spring to frost. Pink Breath of Heaven is an evergreen shrub that is hearty enough to stand up to windy and salty coastal conditions. It is also surprisingly drought-tolerant once it is established. Growing throughout the heat and humidity of USDA growing zones 9 to 11, these are deer and salt-resistant groundcover shrubs!
Planting and Application:
Pink Breath of Heaven makes a great specimen plant or a pretty backdrop for the border. They are perfect in pairs flanking a garden bench, too. Let cascade over a retaining wall or throughout a Rock Gardens as a wonderfully flowing and vivid accent! Mix into a shrub border, or use as sprawling edging to set your taller shrubs and evergreens light with color! Add vivid pops of color to cottage gardens and as roadside hell-strip plantings.
For a truly spectacular sight, use them to cover a slope! They will pour down the sides like a gently flowing stream of soft pink and green and help to stop erosion and stabilize the soil with aplomb! The low-growing nature of these plants makes them ideal as cascading spillers in large planters and porch and patio containers! It makes a great plant along a walkway or a path where your garden guests can both touch the soft foliage and smell the sweet heath scent!
- Covered in Soft Pink Flowers Spring to Frost
- Bright Colorful Foliage Tha's Fine-Textured & Aromatic
- Broadleaf Evergreen For Year-Round Color
- Wide-Spreading & Low-Growing Groundcover
- Spillers, Accents, Erosion & Soil Stabilization, Edging & Specimens!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant your ornamental flowering shrub in a full sun location for the most blooms! Provide a very well-drained soil location that is slightly acidic and moderately moist. These shrubs handle sandy, coastal conditions. Shrubs appreciate and top-dressed with a 3-4 inch layer of mulch. Prune immediately after flowering for the best results.
- Full Sun
- Very Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture & Low Once Established
- Prune Right After Flowering
- Tolerant of Wind, Drought, Deer, or Salt
The gorgeous low-growing groundcover with vibrant color, the Pink Breath of Heaven will enliven your landscape with fragrance. Make sure to add this beauty to your garden this year no matter where you live! Order your own flowering ornamental for hot and humid climates at NatureHills.com today!
