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CESTRUM 'Cretan Purple'
Commonly known as Bastard jasmine
Conservatory plant with attractive purple-blue flowers in summer
£16.50 each
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Good to know
Deadheading prolongs flowering. Will grow taller in warm sheltered spot -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Mexico, Central and South America. -
EvergreenCross between C. elegans and C. parqui.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple-blue -
Tubular
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) plus -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Scented flowersEvening-scented
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size1.5m (5ft) plus
1m (39in)
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