DIOSMA SUNSET GOLD RP

Planting & Position

• Light:

  • Thrives in full sun, where the foliage turns its brightest golden-yellow.

  • Can tolerate light partial shade, though colour may be less intense.

• Shelter:

  • Prefers a warm, sheltered spot protected from cold, drying winds.

  • Ideal for coastal gardens, sunny patios, and south-facing beds.

• Soil:

  • Needs well-drained soil — sandy, gritty, or slightly acidic soils are ideal.

  • Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas; if drainage is poor, plant in a raised bed or container.

• Size:

  • Forms a compact mound approx. 40–60 cm high and 60–90 cm wide.

  • Naturally dense and neat, with a soft, feathery look.

• Planting time:

  • Best planted in spring or early autumn to allow roots to establish.

Care & Maintenance

Diosma ‘Sunset Gold’ is easy to maintain with just a little seasonal care.

• Watering:

  • Water well during the first season.

  • Once established, it becomes moderately drought tolerant.

  • Avoid overwatering, especially in winter.

• Feeding:

  • Feed lightly in spring with a balanced shrub fertiliser.

  • In alkaline soils, an ericaceous feed helps maintain good colour.

  • Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which can dull foliage colour.

• Pruning:

  • Lightly trim after flowering to keep a compact, rounded shape.

  • Only prune soft growth — avoid cutting into older woody stems.

• Winter care:

  • Frost hardy to mild conditions; protect during severe or prolonged frost.

  • Mulch around the base in colder areas to protect roots.

  • In very cold regions, grow in a pot so it can be moved to shelter in winter.

Seasonal Interest & Uses

• Foliage:

  • Stunning golden-yellow foliage all year round, turning greener in shade and more intense in sun.

  • Adds warmth and brightness to borders, patios, and mixed containers.

• Flowering:

  • Produces masses of tiny pale-pink, star-like flowers from late winter into spring.

  • Occasional light flowering can continue into summer.

• Best uses:

  • Front of borders

  • Rockeries and gravel gardens

  • Coastal gardens (salt tolerant)

  • Patio containers

  • Mediterranean-style or low-maintenance planting

• Wildlife:

  • Early blooms attract bees and small pollinators.

In Summary:

Diosma ‘Sunset Gold’ (RP) is a compact, evergreen shrub with vivid golden foliage and soft pink spring flowers. Perfect for sunny, sheltered positions, it brings year-round colour with minimal maintenance. Give it good drainage, light trimming after flowering, and protection from harsh frost, and it will reward you with a reliable, glowing presence in the garden.

• Size
  20-25

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