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CESTRUM
Commonly known as Bastard jasmine
Genus of about 150 species of evergreen and deciduous shrubs from woodland in Mexico and Central and South America.
The southernmost species, parqui - green cestrum, or willow-leaved jessamine has become invasive in Australia and is responsible for stock poisoning.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Additional Features
Place of originMexico, Central and South America. -
Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
Cestrum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CESTRUM
CESTRUM 'Cretan Purple'
Bastard jasmine
conservatory plant with attractive purple-blue flowers in summer
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
CESTRUM fasciculatum 'Newellii
Bastard jasmine
bright crimson flowers
CESTRUM nocturnum
Night jasmine, Night-blooming jasmine
highly fragrant white flowers tinged with pale green, releasing most perfume in the evening. Conservatory shrub
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
CESTRUM parqui
Willow-leaved jessamine
greenish-yellow, night scented
Gift-wrapping available
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
