CESTRUM parqui
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CESTRUM parqui
Commonly known as Willow-leaved jessamine
Greenish-yellow, night scented
£16.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Chile. -
DeciduousLinear-lance-shaped to elliptic mid-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Yellow
Greenish yellow -
Tubular
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Lanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright habit. Flowers are tubular, 2.5cm (1in) long, with star-shaped mouths, produced in large terminal and axillary clusters to 13cm (5in) across. Flowers are followed by violet-brown berries.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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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) -
Scented flowersNight-scented.
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Autumn 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 Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cestrum - Growing Guide
