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CESTRUM parqui
Commonly known as Willow-leaved jessamine
Greenish-yellow, night scented
Further Reading....
CESTRUM parqui
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Deciduous
Linear-lance-shaped to elliptic mid-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long. -
Yellow
Greenish yellow -
Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Upright 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. -
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) -
Full sun -
Caution, toxic if eaten Do not eat these plants. -
Additional Features
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin
Chile. -
Flower Shape
Tubular -
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above -
Leaf shape
Elliptic see photos above -
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Scented Plants
Scented flowers - night-scented. -
Seasonal Interest
Autumn -
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Cestrum - Growing Guide
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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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
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