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CESTRUM nocturnum
Commonly known as Night jasmine, Night-blooming jasmine
Highly fragrant white flowers tinged with pale green, releasing most perfume in the evening. Conservatory shrub
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - bright green leaves, paler beneath.
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White - tinged green -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
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Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants. -
Additional Features - Good to know - allow soil to dry between waterings to avoid root rot. Can flower on well into late autumn. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - southern Asia, West Indies -
Flower Shape - Tubular
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Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not 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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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - powerful, heady fragrance
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Seasonal Interest - Summer
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Cestrum - Growing Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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1.2m (4ft) |
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