Coleonema
Common Names: Coleonema, Diosma, Breath of Heaven
Botanical names: Coleonema, (ko-lee-o-NEE-ma)
Availability: February through May
Vase life: 5 to 7 days
Storage temperatures: 35 - 38 degrees Fahrenheit
Ethylene Sensitive: Yes
Description: A heathlike shrub with clusters of tiny blossoms.
Color: White, red, pink and lavender
Botanical facts: A member of the citrus family.
Design notes: Fragrant; an excellent filler flower.
Purchasing hints: Purchase when one quarter of the blossoms are open. Branches should be very pliable.
Conditioning: Remove all foliage that will be below the water line. Cut under water with a sharp knife. Hydrate in a solution of warm water and commercial floral preservative / floral food for two hours before storage or usage.