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Diosma
Picture Source:California Cut Flower Commission
Popular Name:
Diosma
Botanical Name and Pronunciation:
Coleonema pulchrum, Coleonema album (ko-lee-o-NEE-ma PUL-krum)
Common Name(s):
Breath of Heaven
Color(s):
white, pink, lavender, red
Form and Size:
The woody stems of diosma are 24 – 36 inches long. There are tiny pine-like leaves all down the woody stem. On the stem ends, there are tiny flowers in loose clusters.
Vase Life:
5 – 7 days
Availability:
winter – spring
Care Instructions:
Remove any leaves at the bottom of the stem, cut under water and place in fresh water with flower food.
History and Usage:
A member of the Verbenaceae family, diosma originated in South Africa. Diosma makes a great filler flower.
Points of Interest:
Relatives of diosma include citrus, boronia, correa and gas-plant. The flower is also very fragrant, which may be why one of its common names is “Breath of Heaven.”
