Breath of heaven (Diosma ericoides L.)

Breath of heaven (Diosma ericoides L.) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant has several common names including: breath of heaven or buchu.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: breath of heaven, buchu
Scientific name: Diosma ericoides L.
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders

Seasonal colors

How to plant Breath of heaven (Diosma ericoides L.) – Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Breath of heaven (Diosma ericoides L.) – Cillas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons