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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 - shrub.
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Evergreen - shrub.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - grown for tubular to funnel-shaped flowers followed by purple-red or red berries.
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - loam based potting, full light, shade from hot sun. -
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Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants. -
Additional Features - Good to know - -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - Mexico, Central and South America. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - often fragrant.
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Scented foliage - some have foliage with an unpleasant smell.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Cestrum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CESTRUM
CESTRUM 'Cretan Purple' >
Commonly known as: Bastard jasmine.
Conservatory plant with attractive purple-blue flowers in summer
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
